Car suspension and shock absorber repair VAZ-2109

All articles about the device and repair of the suspension, shock absorbers, wheels and tires of cars VAZ-2108 and VAZ-2109 Sputnik.

Front suspension device
Wheel suspensions are the link between the body and the wheels. They transmit forces acting on the wheels to the body. The elements included in the suspensions soften dynamic...

Front shock absorber device
Building 30 (figure 70) the telescopic strut is made of a pipe to which the following are welded on the outside: a bracket at the bottom for connection to the steering knuckle, a...

Operation of the telescopic strut and shock absorber
The operating principle of the telescopic strut, as well as the rear suspension shock absorber, is based on creating increased resistance to body sway due to the forced flow of...

The structure of car wheels
The car wheels are disc-type, with a deep, one-piece rim, size 4½I-13. The front wheel hub rotates in the cavity of the steering knuckle ( see figure 69 ) on a closed double-row...

Car tire structure
The cars are equipped with radial low-profile tires of the following sizes: 155/80R13, 165/70R13 (165/70SR13 — imported with metal cord), 175/70R13. The tire size is printed on...

Wheel alignment angles
Wheel alignment angles have a significant impact on vehicle stability, front tire wear, and fuel consumption. The following wheel alignment angles are distinguished. Collapse...

Front Suspension and Wheel Maintenance
Check and, if necessary, adjust the tire pressure every 500 km. After the first 2,000 km, and then every 15,000 km, check the condition of the front suspension parts, protective...

Tire pressure
Check the air pressure in the tires with a pressure gauge. If there is a constant drop in pressure in the tire, check for air leaks through the inner tube valve. If there is a...

Mounting and dismounting of tires
In order not to disturb the wheel balance, before removing the bead, make a mark with chalk on the tire opposite the tube valve and install the tire according to this mark during...

Checking the condition of the front suspension
Condition of ball joint boots are determined visually and by touch on a vehicle installed on a ramp or inspection pit. The covers should not have any tears, rubber peeling,...

Checking and adjusting wheel alignment angles
These complex and important operations are recommended to be carried out at a service station on special optical stands that ensure the accuracy of angle measurements. But if the...

Main faults of the front suspension and tires and how to fix them
Noise and knocking in the suspension when the car is moving Causes of the malfunction and ways to eliminate it: the suspension struts are faulty. When rocking the car, check...

Rear suspension device
The rear wheel suspension is of the torsion-lever type. Its design is simple and reliable, and maintenance during the operation of the car is reduced to a minimum and consists of...

Rear shock absorber device
Shock absorber 18 rear suspension ( see figure 74 ) — hydraulic telescopic double-acting. The shock absorber is attached to the bracket of the longitudinal suspension arm by the...

Rear suspension maintenance
After the first 2000 km, and then every 15,000 km, check the condition of the suspension elements. Check the fastening of the rear suspension parts every 30,000 km. The condition...

Main faults of the rear suspension and how to fix them
Noise and knocking in the suspension when the car is moving Causes of the malfunction and ways to eliminate it: the shock absorbers are faulty. Check the condition of the shock...

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More articles from other manuals on VAZ cars:
➠ Chassis: Suspension and shock absorbers VAZ-2105 (1979-2010)
➠ Chassis: Wheel suspension VAZ-21213 (1994-2006)
➠ Chassis: Suspension and wheels VAZ-2110 (1995-2007)
➠ Chassis: Car suspension VAZ-21011 (1974-1983)

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