Front suspension of cars VAZ-21061 «Zhiguli»

Description of the front suspension design
Front suspension elements 1 – hub bearings; 2 – hub cap; 3 – nut; 4 – steering knuckle journal; 5 – cuff; 6 – hub; 7 – brake disc; 8 – protective cover of the upper ball joint; 9...

Front suspension diagnostics
During each maintenance, we check the condition of the levers and their rubber-metal hinges, crossbars, springs, protective covers of ball joints and shock absorbers. Having...

Adjusting the clearance in the front wheel hub bearings
Having discovered increased gaps in the front wheel hub bearing, we hang up and remove the wheel. Using a chisel and light hammer blows, remove the protective cap of the hub nut....

Replacing the grease in the hub, bearings and hub seal
Replacement of bearings and hub seals To carry out these works, remove the hub from the steering knuckle. We take out the brake pads and remove the caliper (see Replacing the...

Replacement of cushions and stabilizer bar
Warning! The compression of the springs on the left and right sides of the front suspension must be the same. Otherwise, the twisted rod, when straightened, can cause injury. It...

Replacing ball joints
We hang up and remove the wheel. Using a 22 mm wrench, unscrew the self-locking nut from the ball joint of the upper support. Using a special device (see Applications ) we press...

Replacing the front shock absorbers
A viewing pit or lift is required for the work. In the engine compartment, through the hole in the mudguard, use a 17 mm wrench to unscrew the shock absorber rod mounting nut,...

Replacing the front suspension springs
To remove the front springs, use a special device consisting of two grips installed between the spring coils and a screw clamp. Before this, remove the wheels and the stabilizer...

Replacing the upper arms and their rubber-metal hinges
We hang up and remove the front wheel. Unscrew the bolts securing the upper ball joint (see Replacing ball joints ). Using two 22 mm wrenches, unscrew the self-locking nut of the...

Replacing rubber-metal hinges of lower arms
We hang up and remove the wheel. Using a 22 mm wrench, unscrew the two self-locking nuts from the lower arm axle and remove the thrust washers. It is convenient to press out...

Replacing the lower arms of the front suspension
To replace the lower arm, remove the shock absorber, spring, disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle and the end of the stabilizer bar from the lower arm (see...

Replacing the front suspension crossmember
To remove the crossmember, we hang up the front part of the car and remove the wheels, stabilizer bar, shock absorbers, springs and disconnect the lower arms from the crossmember...

Installing the front suspension
The front suspension of the car is equipped with only group "A" springs with yellow markings on the outer surface of the coils. For proper and long-lasting operation of...

Adjusting the front wheel alignment angles
We recommend checking and adjusting the front wheel alignment angles on special service station stands. However, you can make the adjustment yourself with sufficient accuracy. To...

Adjusting the longitudinal angle of the pivot axis
Template for adjusting the longitudinal angle of the pivot axis. We adjust the angle by changing the number of adjusting washers on the bolts that secure the lower arm axle. Thus,...

Adjusting the camber angle
Simultaneous removal (addition) one or more washers of the same thickness in the front and rear packs changes only the camber (this will throw off the wheel alignment) and has...

Wheel alignment
The toe-in is determined by measuring the difference in distances between the front and rear points of the inside of the undamaged rims of the left and right wheels. The steering...

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