Front shock absorbers on a grant which is better. Which racks to choose for Lada Granta - we put normal spare parts

11.07.2020

When choosing shock absorbers for a Lada Grant (VAZ 2190), you should be aware that the front struts of this car will differ depending on engine power (although all with a 1.6 liter engine) and body type, as well as different numbers on the right and left side. While everything is much simpler with rear shock absorbers, all modifications are the same. To make it easier for yourself to find the necessary shock absorber, use the tables of original numbers and their analogues.

Front shock absorbers for Grant

All Granta cars are equipped with stock oil shock absorbers produced at the SAAZ plant (Skopinsk Auto-Aggregate Plant). The original number of the front suspension struts for Grants can have three options, since cars come in different years of production, and are installed depending on the modification of the body and engine power. This information is displayed in the table.

It should be mentioned that for fans of an aggressive driving style in LADA Granta Sport and LADA Kalina Sport 2 cars, gas-filled (gas-oil) shock absorbers of the Sport series from the Asomi company with a shortened rod stroke were produced from the factory (art. A190291500440).

The main technical dimensions of the front shock absorbers for Lada Granta are shown in the table:

Dimensions of front shock absorbers for Lada Granta
Rod diameter, mm	Case diameter, mm	Stroke, mm	Rack pipe height, mm
22	52	171	343

The same depreciation front struts as on Granta are installed on LADA Kalina 2 (VAZ 2194, 2192).

Analogues of front shock absorbers VAZ 2190 and 2191

Many car owners prefer foreign analogues, which are superior in quality and more attractive in price. But even here, not everything is so simple - when going to the car market, you should beware of Chinese fakes, both domestic and foreign spare parts.

The most popular suspension struts among motorists are shown in the table:

Pilenga SHP27910

Rear shock absorbers for Lada Granta

The manufacturer of all original rear pillars is the same as that of the front ones. Therefore, they are also similar in characteristics. When choosing a shock absorber for the rear rack of Lada Granta, it should be borne in mind that they are symmetrical and fit both left and right, and do not differ from which engine modification is installed on the car.

Below is all the information in tabular form about the main parameters of shock absorbers:

The rear shock absorbers of Lada Granta are suitable for Lada Kalina (VAZ 2194, 2192) and Priora (VAZ 2171, 2172, 2170).

Analogues of rear shock absorbers for VAZ 2190 and 2191

The original rears are also slightly more expensive than the average replacement price. Because of what analogues are also in high demand. The best option would be to purchase rear shock absorber struts in a package from the manufacturer SAAZ (red box), and not the standard VAZ (blue), which is true, analogues offer substitutes with slightly better stiffness and service life.

What shock absorbers for Lada Granta to choose? Many foreign analogues on the Lada Grant - VAZ 2190/2191 are superior to standard racks in a number of indicators, such as: rigidity, noise level, anti-corrosion coating, the presence of reinforced mounting of silent blocks. But not all racks have such characteristics, especially when it comes to a Chinese fake.

The most popular rack manufacturer among grantees is SS20. The company specializes in the production of racks specifically for Lada cars, including Grants. Therefore, there are no problems with installation, plus their price and quality are more acceptable, for those rare cases when there are design flaws.

Of course, you can try to buy Monroe or other spare parts made in Germany or France. But that would be too expensive.

When to change racks Lada Grant?

The service life of the shock absorber strut depends on the operating conditions of the car, the condition of the roads, the style of driving the car. To find out the remaining life of the rack, which is coming to an end, you need to use diagnostics using a special stand.

There is a simpler way: if the car began to hold the road poorly and is no longer as stable as before, there was a knock or drips on the racks - it's time to replace it. The approximate service life of stock shock absorbers is 60-100 thousand km. run.

The shock absorber strut is the most important element of the Lada Granta car suspension. The comfort, handling and safety of the machine depends on the condition of the node.

Loss of control over the behavior of the vehicle is fraught with getting into an emergency.

Therefore, as soon as the first symptoms of a malfunction of the shock absorber strut appear, it is required to diagnose and, if necessary, replace it.

Article and approximate price for the front original shock absorber struts

The right and left original front shock absorber struts on the Grant are structurally different. They are not interchangeable and have different part numbers. On the left side, nodes with catalog numbers are used:

2190290500205;
21928290103110;
219002905402;
219002905403;

The original shock absorber struts for the right side come with article numbers:

21900290103010;
21928290103010;
21900290103000;

Regardless of the side from which the assembly is intended to be mounted, new original racks have a similar cost. The price varies from 6000 to 9000 rubles. When buying a used spare part from car disassembly, the owner manages to save money.

A supported node costs 1000-2500 rubles. The disadvantage of such a purchase is the inability to accurately determine the residual resource, as a result of which the spare part may fail almost immediately after installation.

Analogues of the front shock absorber struts for Lada Granda

Given the high cost of original front shock absorber struts, most car owners do not want to purchase native auto parts. Third-party manufacturers provide an opportunity to purchase an analogue at a more attractive price. The best alternative options that adequately show themselves on the Lada Grant are presented in the tables below.

Table - Good analogues of the left front original shock absorber struts

Table - The best alternatives to the front right native racks from third-party manufacturers

Article number and estimated cost for the rear original shock absorber struts Lada Granta

Unlike the front axle, the rear shock absorber struts are the same on the right and left sides. They are completely interchangeable and have the article number 21900291500400. The cost of a new unit is 2-4 thousand rubles.

In addition to the new original rack, there is an opportunity to buy a native spare part at car disassembly. Such a node has a cost of 500 rubles. The uncertainty of the remaining resource repels many car owners from buying used racks.

Article and cost of good analogues

There are analogues on the market for Grant's native shock absorber struts. Third-party manufacturers produce components of various quality.

Some of them are frankly low-grade marriage, but there are also quite worthy specimens. The table below shows the brands of the best analogues that perform excellently on the Grant.

Preparation for replacement

When replacing shock absorber struts, you may additionally need to purchase related items. Most often there is a need to install new rubber products, such as dust boots, bumpers and insulating seals. In some cases, you should pre-purchase springs and fasteners.

Required tools for self-replacement

In order to successfully replace the front shock absorber strut on the Grant with your own hands, it is recommended that you first prepare the list of tools below.

Table - Tools Required to Replace the A-pillar

Name	Note
Puller	For spring tension
Jack	For hanging the front of a car
support	Timber or removed wheel
Penetrating lubricant	For example, WD-40
balloon wrench	For loosening and tightening wheel mounts
Key	"for 9", "for 13", "for 17", "for 19", "for 22"
pliers	Can be replaced with pliers
mount	To detach the rack
punch	metal
Hammer	Medium or large sizes
Rags and metal brush	To clean up contaminants

Replacing the front shock absorber struts with Lada Granta

Step-by-step instructions on how to replace the front shock absorber struts on the Grant are given below.

Open the hood.
Loosen the stem fastening nut, holding it with the second wrench from turning.

Fix Grant with a handbrake.
Place wheel chocks under the rear axle.
Jack up the car and remove the wheel.

Disengage the brake hose.
Spray all threaded connections liberally with penetrating lubricant.

Pull out the pin with pliers.
Loosen the steering knuckle nut.

Release your finger from the pivot lever. To do this, it is recommended to use a puller, but in extreme cases, you can get by with a mount and a hammer.

Remove the two nuts that secure the shock absorber strut to the steering knuckle.

Knock out the bolts from the seat.

Disengage the stand.
Unscrew the three nuts that secure the upper support to the body glass.

Remove the module assembly.

Loosen the spring with zip ties.

Fully unscrew the stem nut.

Remove support.

Carry out troubleshooting.
Replace the failed elements and assemble everything in reverse order.

After installing a new rack on the Grant, it is imperative to check and correct the wheel alignment angles on the stand.

List of tools required for replacement

The following tools are required to replace the rear struts.

Table - Tools required to replace the rear rack

Step-by-step replacement of the rear shock absorber struts on Lada Granta

Replacing the rear shock absorber strut is carried out according to the instructions, which is located below.

Fold down the back of the rear seat.
Pry off the rubber plug with a screwdriver.
Remove the cover that covers the nut of the rear shock absorber strut.
Loosen the upper strut nut.
Engage forward gear.
Put on shoes.
Jack up the back of the Grants and remove the wheel.
Loosen the nut of the lower strut mounting bolt.
Take out the bolt.
Disengage lower end of rear strut from bracket.
Remove spring.
Remove bushing and bottom cushion.
Remove duster.
Remove bumper.
Replace the insulating gasket on the spring if necessary.
Install the spring on the strut.
Assemble everything in reverse order. It should be borne in mind that the lower end of the spring must necessarily face the wheel.
Check the operation of the suspension.

Lada Granta is one of the cheapest and most affordable cars on the Russian market. The machine is built on a common platform with Kalina and has similar technical characteristics. However, with regard to the suspension, the Lada Grant has been slightly modified. About how the chassis is arranged on and what are its malfunctions - later in our article.

Purpose

Any suspension is a component of the chassis of the car. Its main purpose is to provide an elastic connection between the body and the wheels by damping vibrations. In the Lada Granta car, the suspension is slightly different in the front and rear. Therefore, below we will consider each element in detail.

Front suspension "Lada Grants"

It has an independent suspension with wishbones and anti-roll bar. Vibrations are damped by hydraulic shock absorbers. The main structural element is the rack. It includes a swivel bearing, shock absorber and spring. The latter uses coils of variable diameter. The spring itself is made of a metal rod with a round cross section. It can have variable and constant stiffness.

The front suspension of the Lada Grants is designed so that the lower part of the strut rests on. When the wheels are turned, the spring and shock absorber rotate with it. The stand itself remains motionless. In this way, engineers have achieved an increase in the service life of the elastic element while maintaining the inlet in the shock absorber housing.

The strut support has also been improved. Suspension creaking at the Lada Grants appears much less frequently than on the Kalinas and Priors. To reduce roll, the design includes a stabilizer bar. It is made of Stabilizer Mounted ends to the lower suspension arms. Its middle part is fixed on the body.

What else has been changed in the Grants suspension?

The steer angle has also been increased. The caster angle is now 2° 45'. Such a move significantly increased the directional stability of the car at high speeds. However, the steering wheel at the same time became more “heavy”. This is especially noticeable on models without an electric amplifier. By the way, the steering uses a short rack.

Rear suspension

Unlike the front, it was practically not changed. Here, just like on the first Soviet "eights", a semi-dependent beam is used. It is attached to the body on hinges (fortunately, there are no “crabs” in the design). A helical spring with constant stiffness is used as an elastic element. To dampen vibrations and prevent buildup, two shock absorbers are used.

Oil-type elements come from the factory. The spring is fixed together with the shock absorber. This greatly simplifies maintenance work, but negatively affects handling. Often the rear axle skids when cornering. But despite the archaic design, the owners speak positively about this suspension and highlight a number of advantages:

High reliability. There are no additional levers in the design, which, in addition, can bend when it hits a large hole.
Energy intensity. "Lada Granta" perfectly swallows all the bumps, especially if oil shock absorbers are installed at the back.
Cheap service. Due to the simple design, this suspension can be “sorted out” even with your own hands. And the cost of new rubber-metal elements is unlikely to empty the pockets of even the most stingy car owner.

The main difference between the "grant" suspension is

They have a positive camber - about 0.1 °). On "Prior", for example, this figure is -1 degree. Next, consider the main malfunctions of the chassis on the Lada Grant.

shock absorber

This element is a dampening device. The shock absorber serves to reduce the range of oscillation of the car body. In other words, the element prevents spontaneous buildup. The operation of the shock absorber is based on hydraulic resistance. Inside it there is a liquid of a certain viscosity. It moves through a special valve. Thus, the device absorbs sharp shocks while preserving vulnerable suspension parts. Therefore, the shock absorber is one of the most critical components in the chassis. On our roads, this element serves an order of 60-80 thousand kilometers. But this period can be shorter, even with a careful driving style. It is enough to damage the protective boot, and all the dirt will accumulate in the stem seal.

They are subject to the greatest wear because they have a much larger stroke. When driving fast through the pits, it can simply boil. This is one of the reasons why a shock absorber fails. But most often it flows - the valve loses its tightness due to a strong breakdown or impact. As a result, the outer side of the cylinder is covered with an oily liquid. How to determine that this element is out of order? Very simple - you will hear a characteristic knock in the Lada Grants suspension. And it is clearly visible in the cabin. Outside punched shock absorber is almost unheard. This knock is so strong that even good music cannot interrupt it. You will hear a broken shock absorber immediately.

Also note that the quenching element changes in pairs. That is, in the event of a breakdown of the rear left, the rear right shock absorber also changes. As for the front struts, they are more "survivable". Often they change already assembled with a spring, since they fail no earlier than after 150-200 thousand kilometers.

Silent blocks

By 100 thousand, silent blocks of the cross member and lower arms fail. Symptoms of a malfunction are a thud of the front suspension of the Lada Grants. Motorists recommend changing these elements to polyurethane.

They are distinguished by higher strength and good resource. At the factory, rubber silent blocks are installed, which do not withstand the blows of our roads. To replace, we need to extrude the old element. First, a shoulder is cut off from it, and then it is knocked out with the help of a mandrel or a chisel. Pressing is done with a vice. It is important to maintain alignment and not confuse the side of the installation. For easier pressing, it is recommended to use a lubricant.

Silent blocks of the anti-roll bar also fail. These bushings are also changed to polyurethane.

ball joints

These elements are installed at the top and bottom of the front suspension arms. Ball joints are used to turn the steered wheels and move in the right direction. The item consists of:

Corps.
Plastic insert.
control hole.
Protective cover (anther).

Cause of malfunction

The main reason for the failure of the element is a violation of the tightness of the anther. As soon as it starts to crack, dirt and dust will get inside. They act like an abrasive on the ball. As a result, a backlash appears and the support begins to break on its own. Is it possible to repair it? The suspension of the "Lada Grants" is designed in such a way that the ball joints cannot be restored and are completely replaced with new ones.

These items are interchangeable. The price of two ball joints is about 700 rubles. At the service station, they will take about 600 for installation. Although they can be replaced with your own hands. All you need is a jack, a hole, a set of sockets and a special sprocket wrench. But note that the bolts in this place can turn sour. When replacing, there is a big risk of licking off the edges of the sprocket. Unscrew all the bolts very carefully - do not push through force. The resource of the original ball bearings is about 40 thousand kilometers.

wheel bearing

This element is used to uniformly rotate the wheels of the car. There are 4 such bearings on the Grant. On average, their resource is 100 thousand kilometers. What are the symptoms of a malfunction? The main symptom is a characteristic hum when driving. It may intensify if the car enters a turn. The hum can come from either side of the car, depending on which bearing has crumbled. It changes as an assembly to a new one, and it doesn’t matter if the rear suspension of the Lada Grants is or the front. It is pressed out using a puller with special paws. Pressing takes place on a vice. It is important to maintain alignment when pressing. If the bearing is installed crookedly, it will be subjected to high loads and may crumble after a thousand kilometers.

The main enemy of a bearing is moisture. Therefore, during installation, it is so important to ensure the tightness of the element. Some manufacturers close it with a special cap (it is put on the fixing nut), which will prevent salt, water and other reagents from getting inside. But as soon as the dust penetrates the bearing, the latter starts to work out of its temperature range. As a result, grease is washed out, and dirt acts as an abrasive. Untimely replacement of this element can provoke a sudden wheel wedge, which is fraught with consequences.

The design of the front pillars of the Lada Granta car is telescopic, which allows you to replace a failed specific element. To do this, you only need to disassemble the rack into separate parts. For a detailed consideration of this operation, it will be necessary to pay attention to the manipulations with one of the racks, since the second one is repaired in an absolutely similar way. The best help in the work will be hanging the car with a lift compared to lifting with a conventional jack. In the latter case, place the LADA Granta car on a flat surface. You also need to know which racks are best to put.

Preparatory procedures

Many car owners are interested in which racks are best to put, as well as how to do everything right. Before you repair the front struts, you will need:

We stop the LADA Granta car with the help of a handbrake and put wheel chocks under the stern wheels.
Under the hood we find a shock absorber rod, into the hexagonal recess of which, located at the end, we insert the key of the corresponding profile.
Using the second key, loosen the tightening torque of the nut that secures the suspension element to the body. In the meantime, we hold the rod with a hex wrench from the desire to turn in collaboration with the nut.
We “dive” into the LADA Granta wheel arch and find the bracket that holds the brake hose on the rack body.
We unscrew the specified fastener, removing the hose itself from the retaining bracket. This will give you room to loosen the bottom of the shock strut. You will have to work in tandem with the key "17" size.

It is worth daring to replace the struts in cases where the fact of a leak of the working fluid from the shock absorber is detected, as well as if there is a knock, deformation of the rod or destruction of the silent block.

You should remember the rule that implies the replacement of racks in a complex on one axle, even if the second shock-absorbing element is serviceable.

What tools to choose?

Hex profile key, the size of which is "6".
Ordinary (can be socket) keys, the sizes of which are as follows: "13", "17", "19" and "22".

How to remove the spring and shock absorber on the Grant?

If the equipment of the car implies the presence of the ABS system, then before starting the repair process with shock absorbers and springs, it is imperative to dismantle the sensor of this safety unit.
Now you can disconnect the tie rod. This manipulation involves the simultaneous disconnection of the tip of the steering mechanism from the pivot arm located on the damping element.
To prevent a large error in the installation angles of both wheels of the Lada Grant, it is necessary to note the location of the upper bolt with a washer before dismantling, with which the suspension element is attached to the pivot pin with its bracket. An ordinary marker is perfect for this. Such a simple action will allow you to safely get to the service, in order to subsequently correct the collapse and convergence. And on the move, the car will not so clearly strive to go to the side.
We unscrew the bolts fixing the rack and knuckle. First, we release the upper bolt paired with the eccentric washer, and then remove the lower fastener. Now it's time to detach the rack from the trunnion. We proudly do this.
We return under the hood. We find three points (nuts). This is the attachment point of the damping element to the side member body cup. Unscrewing the nuts produces evenly (in turn, but by a small amount). This will avoid tilting the rack. The shock-absorbing element itself is supported from the inside of the wheel arch, so as not to cause it to fall. The whole event is implemented through the key to "13".
Having made a victory over the nuts, we solemnly remove the rack.
We use screeds for spring elements. The process of clamping with a coil by these devices is performed until the moment when the spring is released from the thrust between the cups of the rack and support.
After making sure that the spring is free, with the key to “22” we unscrew the central nut of the stem.
Now let's start disassembling the rack. We dismantle the support with its bearing, remove the upper metal cup and the damping element. All that's left is the boot and the spring itself.
Inspect all parts for signs of wear or damage.

Subtleties when installing the suspension element

We begin to assemble the suspension element according to the reverse dismantling process algorithm.
Before direct installation, we recommend checking the shock absorber. To do this, you need to press the rod all the way and follow its behavior. If the pressing force is high, and the stem subsequently slowly (without delay) returns to the extended position.
This indicates the health of the element.
A special mark, which the manufacturer has kindly put on the surface of the product, will help to correctly install the front struts. The direction of the label should be guided along the course of the Lada Grant car.
Having reached the correct location of the marks, feel free to assemble the depreciation unit, observing the well-known sequence of actions.

Summarize

Now you know which racks are best to put. Replacing the shock absorber, as well as disassembling it in order to change specific parts, did not turn out to be an intricate procedure. This work is within the power of the ordinary owner of the Lada Grant, who has the desire and the tool. Upon completion of the repair activities, do not forget to check and adjust the wheel alignment.

Before proceeding with the direct assembly, make sure that all marks are completely aligned with each other. Also, be sure to check the angles at which the front wheels of the Lada Grant are installed. If you are sure of a problem, perform a wheel alignment for more reliable operation of the car.

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Which racks to choose for Lada Granta - we put normal spare parts

Summing up

However, sometimes it is better to withdraw from the warranty and put in normal racks, supports and other parts. In this case, you will ensure the normal service of the suspension of your car and will be able to establish the normal operation of each node. It will take a certain budget, but it will be able to provide you with comfortable movement without any difficulties and problems. Of course, even the highest quality

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Which racks to choose for Lada Granta - we put normal spare parts

The selection of high-quality parts for car maintenance and repair is an important task for every motorist. In order for the restoration of the car to be of high quality and durable, it is better to use the most interesting options for parts with a sufficiently high quality. It is worth remembering that the reliability of spare parts depends on their service life, as well as the quality of operation. Unfortunately, the cost of parts also depends heavily on this factor. Today we will talk about the racks that are best used on the Lada Grant. Given the fact that factory suspension elements fail for a maximum of 50,000 kilometers, you have to look for something more interesting and non-standard. You can buy factory solutions again only under warranty, when you will be given a free replacement and will not take money directly for the racks.

Today you can buy shock absorber bushings from any manufacturer, including some of the most amazing brands from around the world. In this case, it is not necessary to change the rack assembly; you can make a constructor by placing an insert of a specific selected type. This will completely change the behavior of the car. The stock shock absorbers on the Grant are simply amazing - they behave exactly as the Lada 2110 drove back in 1998. There were no special changes in the suspension. At least with regard to the racks and the comfort of using the car. There are different brands and specific recommendations for rack types. Let's take a closer look at each aspect of purchasing new suspension parts. This will help you better serve the car and get the necessary features of the operation of transport.

Oil or gas-oil - the first question to be decided

If you take inexpensive racks that are made in Russia or China, then in fact there are no differences between oil and gas-oil. But when buying products of a great brand, you can notice a very tangible difference. In particular, gas-oil will be a very tough sports decision. Oil shock absorbers offer customers a number of specific advantages that will be important in the operation of vehicles:

rather high ride comfort, which can be called a significant progress for Lada Granta, overcoming most of the pits without tangible effects in the car;
low level of penetration, that is, you will not catch unpleasant sounds when the rack shows its long free play, no risk of breakage;
a rather long stroke of the rod, it is possible to hang the wheels almost like an SUV, this helps on large bumps and a dirt road;
your Lada Granta will not only become softer, but will also be able to transmit information about the road more energy-intensive, there are no annoying data, only the necessary details;
the cost of oil shock absorbers is often somewhat lower than gas-oil ones, so they are bought by the vast majority of owners of domestic cars.

Of course, it all depends on the brand. You can buy an excellent Japanese version of the insert and get just lovely operating possibilities. There is an option to purchase a cheap Chinese rack and be completely disappointed in its operation. But for now, let's limit ourselves to making a decision on the type of shock absorber. It can be soft oil or sports gas oil type.

The manufacturer is one of the most difficult questions for the buyer

Buying unusual expensive shock absorbers is now becoming a necessity. In conditions of very tough competition and the global crisis in the automotive market, cheap companies are starting to produce spare parts worse and worse. Therefore, the products of some corporations have long ceased to be trustworthy and of high quality. It is worth highlighting the following brands as an ideal solution for Lada Granta when buying racks:

KYB - you can combine liners separately with a stock rack and you get an almost complete Kayaba, shock absorbers are very durable and of high quality;
Asomi is a fairly affordable brand, but much better than Chinese solutions, a perfectly acceptable solution if you choose an expensive series like Comfort PRO;
SS20 - the company makes special racks for Grants, so they fit perfectly, quite adequate quality, but a lot of fakes and a number of shortcomings in movement;
Demfi - not so durable, but quite affordable racks, which are also ideal for Lada Granta, quite high-quality performance, but you need a choice;
Plaza is one of the cheapest options of more or less decent quality, but only some kits from the manufacturer please with reliability and endurance.

So there are not many chances to choose from brands. Of course, you can try Monroe racks or buy some racing solutions from France and Germany. But it will be too expensive. As well as Kayaba, but this solution is classic, and it fits just perfectly for Lada Granta. If you have enough money for a Japanese manufacturer, buy exactly its offers for your car.

Springs and strut supports Lada Granta - choose the best

Springs are better to put native. No manufacturer offers the same accuracy as VAZ in this case. There is only one reason for this - no one wants a spring manufacturer specifically for Grants, to do it efficiently and cheaply. Therefore, you have to give preference to stock solutions. As for the upper and ball bearings of the Lada Granta struts, you should pay attention to the following features:

the upper supports of the front struts are most often installed by the Russian SS20, there are options for using more expensive solutions, but this purchase takes a long time;
but it’s not easy to find the rear upper supports for shock absorbers, Asomi will help you here, but it’s better to contact the officials and buy what was originally in your car;
VAZ ball joints are worthless and go for 20-30 thousand, so it’s better to buy Belmag or Forward, which are made in Russia and cost very affordable money;
you can also pick up ball joints of the German Kraft type, but here you should beware of fakes, so always choose parts for price and quality with the master;
any little things, such as fasteners, bolts, nuts and washers, it is better to buy factory ones, otherwise you may simply not assemble the car properly after disassembly.

There is an opinion that factory parts are always better than analog ones. But in the case of Lada Granta, this is not at all the case. Sometimes you can find quite adequate parts that fit the Granta from German and Japanese brands. And then it turns out to buy really wonderful additions and parts that last for years. However, any part has its own service life, and this must also be remembered.

Replacing racks and supports Lada Granta - a few important features

If the rear suspension is more or less clear, then there is always more mystery in the front. It is the front struts and supports that most often fail. Unless you are constantly pulling a trailer or towing negligent friends. The load on the front of the car is always increased, so you often have to work with the front suspension parts. On Grant, changing the front struts is not so simple:

first you need to completely remove the rack and disassemble the lower parts of the chassis for subsequent installation on a new mechanism for dampening road irregularities;
if the rack is assembled new, then there will be much less problems, you just need to install a new one in place of the old mechanism and assemble in the reverse order;
if only the liner changes, it is worth completely disassembling the rack, removing the spring and removing the shock absorber, checking the degree of wear of all parts and the need to replace them;
next, replace the strut liner, carry out technical checks right at the assembly site and assemble the shock absorber in its original position;
this will be followed by installing the rack in place, assembling and rough diagnostics of all the nodes that you repaired, this will give complete confidence in the quality of work.

You need to get tools such as a set of keys and heads, a spring puller, a pry bar, pliers, screwdrivers and other handy tools. Otherwise, you will not be able to completely disassemble the part and carry out its normal restoration. Of course, there are certain difficulties in completing this process, so it’s better to take your Lada Granta to the service and complete all the work in a little over an hour. We offer a look at the process of replacing the rack on front-wheel drive VAZ cars:

Summing up

There are a number of features of the operation of Lada Granta on Russian roads. For some reason, a domestic car is not very suitable for our roads, it crashes and fails just instantly. Sometimes you come across a car with a good assembly, which does not show any character for 100,000 kilometers. But in most cases, Garnet justifies the title of the cheapest car in the Lada line. And when it comes to racks, the manufacturer saves a lot on these elements. The installation of low-quality suspension elements leads to the fact that more and more people, after buying Grants, repair it under warranty.

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The suspension of the car is designed to align the movement on the road surface of any type and the comfort of the driver and passengers. The presence of vibration for a long time negatively affects all components and assemblies of the car - bolted and screw connections are loosened. Of the serious consequences - the curvature of the door hinges, sagging doors, loose closure of the hood, trunk.

Chassis Lada Grants has become more modern and modernized. Especially in comparison with the previous models of AvtoVAZ - two generations of Samara and Kalina of the first generation. The car has rear and front suspension, which are significantly different from each other.

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Features of the front suspension Grants

The front suspension is independent, which means that when one of the front wheels gets into a hole, the other one keeps its position. So that when driving on a flat road, both wheels are in the same plane and rotate evenly and parallel to each other, a stabilizer is installed between them. On the front of the Grants suspension system, the mounting bearing is installed between the shock absorber spring and the body support. As a result, the weight of the machine is completely focused on it and keeps it in a compressed position. Backlash with this design is reduced to zero - extraneous noise disappears.

The independent circuit consists of hydraulic shock absorbers and two wishbones, which are complemented by anti-roll bars. To strengthen the levers, the so-called extensions of the upper supports of the front struts are used. They are not installed from the factory, so car owners are forced to install them themselves. The spring has a conical shape, hydraulic shock absorbers are located inside, the pitch of the turns is variable.

The lower part of the rack rests on the steering knuckle. The front suspension is designed in such a way that when the steering wheel is turned, the wheels turn with the steering knuckle, and the spring and shock absorber turn with them. In this case, the rack of the latter remains in a fixed position. Thanks to this feature, it is possible to increase the life of the shock absorbers.

The designers upgraded the block of the front pillar supports, which made it possible to increase their strength, eliminate squeaks, vibrations and rattles. The anti-roll bar remained unchanged. It is made of hardened steel, attached to the right and left of the lower arms, rigidly fastened to the body in the middle.

Another feature of the updated chassis of the Lada Grants is an increased castor. This is the angle of rotation of the steered wheels, which is 2 ° 45` on the Grant. This solution has both advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, handling improves, at high speed the car shows a higher level of road holding. On the other hand, it takes a little more effort to turn the steering wheel. The steering has also been updated:

the installed electric power steering has a greater compensating effect;
a steering rack with a smaller gear ratio (short) is used.

Updates markedly improved the car's handling at different speeds. The steering wheel became more sensitive, and the number of its revolutions to the full angle of rotation of the steered wheels decreased due to the short steering rack.

The indignation of the owners caused a return to the use of the standard suspension system from Kalina. The steering angle remains the same, power steering is not used. However, this is observed only in the minimum trim levels.

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Rear suspension features

The Grants rear suspension is the same for the sedan and liftback. In fact, this is the same beam with springs and shock absorbers that is installed on Kalina, Samara and Samara 2. Instead of a stabilizer, a beam is used, which means that the design is dependent. Structurally, the rear part of the suspension system remained unchanged. Looking under the bottom, you can see the usual picture - a beam fixed in a semi-rigid position. It is attached to the body with hinges.

Rear suspension

Support posts (springs with shock absorber) are fixed on the levers on the right and left. Despite the outdated scheme, a semi-rigid beam with racks has a number of undeniable advantages:

even the maximum load does not actually affect its behavior in any way, which confirms the high level of energy intensity;
maintenance, even according to the regulations, should be carried out once every 100,000 km, but this period is extended for the entire period of operation;
replacement of parts can be carried out in garage conditions even by beginners.

The rear suspension of the Grants has a feature that distinguishes it from the Priors - a negative camber of the rear wheels of 1 ° is created at the back. This was done to improve the directional stability of the car, but, given the design features of the suspension system, this decision is not able to change anything significantly.

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Main malfunctions

To recognize malfunctions of the chassis of the Lada Grants, it is not necessary to seek help from specialists. Faults can be easily identified on your own. The main suspension failures are presented in the table:

Suspension noise heard while driving
Hydraulic shock absorbers defective	Repair racks or replace them
The bolts holding the anti-roll bar are loose. Worn out rubber pads	Tighten bolts and replace heavily worn pads
Unreliable fastening of the upper support of the rack to the body	Tighten the support nut
Shock absorber mount rubber bushing worn or broken	Replace Part
Strong wear of the hinges of the suspension linkage system, damage to the stretch marks or stabilizer	Replace worn and damaged parts
Lever ball joint heavily worn	Install new ball joint
Sagging spring, broken coils	Replace both springs
Stroke buffer damaged	Set new buffer
Steering wheel imbalance	Balance all wheels
Oil stains on the rack
Shock absorber seal worn out	Change seal or shock absorber
Stem damage (seizure, wear of chrome coating)	Replace shock absorbers
Deformation, damage or wear of the strut O-ring	Replace ring
During the upward movement of the stem, there is not enough resistance of the shock absorbers
Release valve or bypass valve leaking	Replace damaged parts or entire shock absorbers
There is a leak and not enough oil	Troubleshoot and add oil
Seizures on the inner surface of the cylinder and piston	Replace elements and change oil
Damaged PU bushing	change sleeve
Fluid contamination	Change oil
At the compression stage, there is not enough resistance of the shock absorbers
Compression valve leaking	Repair or replace parts
Low rack oil level	Repair leak and fill with oil
Stem or bushing worn	Replace damaged items
Fluid contaminated	Change working fluid
Compression valve discs worn or deformed	Replacement Parts
Suspension "pierces"
Spring wear	Install new springs
Shock absorber failed	Restoration or installation of new shock absorbers
Ball joint clearance too large
Wear of the ball joint from dirt entering through a leaky anther	Remove hinge and install new one
The car does not move in a straight line
Tire pressure uneven	Equalize pressure in all tires
Wheel alignment is wrong	Set the right angle
Wear and destruction of rubber elements on one of the racks	Dismantle and install new rubber elements
Rigidity of springs of racks is not the same	Find and replace a spring with insufficient elasticity
Tires worn differently	Install new tires
Steering wheels out of balance	balance the wheels
Wheel tread wears out
Frequent abrupt starts with the assumption of slipping	Avoid aggressive driving style
Using brakes with full wheel lock	Try not to block when braking.
Wheel alignment is incorrect or the vehicle is overloaded	Make a wheel alignment and do not exceed the permitted load, which is indicated in the car's passport
Tires wear out unevenly
Entering corners at high speed	Slow down while cornering
Worn ball joints of levers and rubber bushings	Replace Parts
Wheel balance out of alignment	balance the wheels

Most of the problems described are easy to diagnose without the need to visit specialized service stations. You can do repairs with your own hands, but after all the manipulations, it is imperative to do wheel alignment.