Disassembling the gearbox, eliminating the rattling of the gearshift knob and installing the gearbox universal joint from Kalina VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115

Features of the gearbox device

Before we talk about the causes of vibration, you should first understand the operating principle of the gear shift lever. So, in rear-wheel drive cars it directly enters the box (since it is located parallel to the car body) and its rattling is a sure sign of problems in the transmission itself.

In turn, the VAZ 2114 gearbox handle is connected to the gearbox by a system of special rods (after all, the gearbox on this car is installed perpendicular to the body) and does not have direct contact with it. The main source of sounds and rattling in this case is a small metal bushing, which connects the gear shift lever to the rod.

Its most common defects (leading to vibration) are:

wrong size;
poor (with backlashes) fit of parts;
lack of gasket.

As a result of this, during movement the bushing begins to shift and hits the wings of the rod, thus causing metallic sounds and rattling.

Diagnostics and minor repairs of the device

The gearbox, like many car components, sometimes malfunctions and requires maintenance. There are several main reasons that lead to problems. If you hear extraneous noise in a VAZ gearbox, it may be due to wear on the gear teeth or bearings. The box may make noise if the oil level is low. To solve the problem, it is necessary to replace worn mechanisms, oil seals and bring the oil level to normal.

Problems when shifting gears. In this case, it is necessary to inspect the control drive rods for wear. You should check the reliability of the hinge mounting and the gearbox lever rod. Incorrect debugging of the switching drive or breakdown of plastic parts of the assembly can also cause a similar problem. To troubleshoot problems, you need to adjust or replace the rod, tighten the screws and adjust the drive, and replace faulty parts.

Unplug the box.
Drain the oil and disconnect the starter.
Remove the crankcase protection.
Disconnect the fastening cable and remove it from the bracket.
Remove the wires by pressing the spring.
Remove the reverse control wires.
Unhook the rod from the hinges, moving it back a little.
Remove the clutch cover.
Hold the box and unscrew the remaining nuts.

Dismantling and repair of the VAZ 2114 gearbox handle

In order to eliminate the vibration of the bushing, you must first figure out how to remove the gearbox handle of the VAZ 2114. In order to do this, you only need a 13-size spanner.

The gearbox lever is removed in the following order:

Place the car on the viewing platform and put the handbrake on.
Remove the old handle casing (this should be done carefully, as it can easily be torn).
At the base of the lever, find the fastening bolt connecting it to the rod, and unscrew the nut with a 13mm wrench.
Remove the lever together with the mounting sleeve.

There is an alternative option for dismantling the handle, which must be done outside the machine.

It is done like this:

Place the car in the pit and put on the handbrake.
Using a 13mm wrench, unscrew the fastening nut where the tube enters the link (pipe-lever).
Remove the cover from the cross (it is advisable to place a basin under the machine, as oil will leak out during this process).
Unscrew the crosspiece fastener and remove the lever.

Once the shift knob is removed, you can begin to eliminate the vibration.

To do this you need:

remove the outer braid of the plastic sleeve, freeing its steel body;
wash off any remaining old grease;
carefully inspect the surface of the bushing for signs of friction on the metal. Their detection will indicate that the bushing is made incorrectly and is oversized;
constantly checking the size of the fit under the bushing, grind off excess metal from its surface with a file (as a rule, you need to grind off a little - just a couple of millimeters);
put new grease on the bushing (in the same place where the old one was);
choose a soft rubber gasket or wrap the surface with insulating tape (this is not necessary, but this will reduce possible vibrations);
install the gear shift lever in its place and tighten the fasteners.

When screwing the nut, it is recommended to drop a few drops of a special lock onto the thread. This will help prevent it from unwinding on its own and will securely hold the bushing in place.

If the handle was dismantled using an alternative method, then reassembly is performed in the following order:

install the lever in place and tighten the mounting bolt;
turn the car into fourth gear (as a result of this, the bushing will automatically fall into place - inside the rocker tube);
engage neutral gear and finally lock the handle. Also, at this point you can slightly adjust the position of the lever “to suit you” while in the cabin. It is advisable to do this together with a friend - one holds the handle in a comfortable position, the other tightens its fasteners.

In some cases (for example, if the bushing is too worn), there is no point in carrying out repair work, since soon the vibrations and metallic clanging will return, again spoiling the mood and causing discomfort. In this situation, it is best to replace this element with a new one, especially since it is not so expensive.

After completing the work on turning the bushing, you should start the car and check the effectiveness of the repair.

If everything was done correctly, you will notice that:

The VAZ 2114 gear knob no longer rattles in neutral;
there is no ringing or vibration at high speed;
Gear shifting began to occur more tightly and at the same time more smoothly.

If minor vibrations and metallic sounds still remain, you can remove the handle again and grind off another small amount of metal from the sleeve.

If suddenly the rattling of the gear shift lever appears during a long trip, then you can temporarily eliminate this trouble by simply removing the handle cover and placing a small piece of rubber under the bushing.

Removal/installation of VAZ 2115 gearbox

To adjust the operation of the gearbox on a VAZ 2115, you often have to remove it from the car. In this article we will tell you how to carefully remove and then install the gearbox with your own hands.

Eliminating vibration of the gearshift lever on a VAZ 2114

The gearbox is an important link between the car's power unit and its wheels; with its help, the nature of the torque changes. This happens due to a change in the gear ratio between the gears in the unit housing. In most cases, the driver himself decides when which gear should be engaged, that is, he mechanically changes the position of the lever and thereby changes the position of the driven gear relative to the drive gear. Let's figure out why the gearshift knob rattles on front-wheel drive cars such as the VAZ 2114 and similar 13 and 15 models of this family.

Manual transmission lever

Is it true that the box from the VAZ 2115 fits in the VAZ 2109?

Photo source: youtube.com/watch?v=IJDTUwSivHE

Even the best cars sometimes break down, and our beloved “nines” are not immune from this.

A breakdown of the gearbox especially hurts the pocket of a car enthusiast, because a good option for replacing it costs far from a penny. But sometimes it happens that there is money, but there is no good replacement.

There is an opinion that a gearbox from Samara could be a good option for replacing a broken part from a 9, but is this true?

Difference in characteristics

Sometimes it happens that the required part is not on sale, or the quality of those presented does not satisfy the driver’s needs. In the case of replacing a gearbox, you can often hear that VAZ gearboxes are completely interchangeable, you just need to change a few parts, and that’s it – you can install it.

But will the box from 2115 to 2109 actually fit? Before answering this question, you need to compare the characteristics of these boxes. The first thing that catches your eye when considering this option is the difference in torque, namely 120 versus 125, and the amount of lubricant - 3.5 versus 3.4.

Both indicators are higher in Samara, but it seems not critical. Another important aspect is the gear ratios, here you can also see a small difference, especially noticeable when considering the final drive: 3.937 on the nine and 3.7 on the Samara.

In general, the difference when driving is unlikely to be noticeable, even at low speeds.

GEARBOX DEVICE OF THIS MODEL

First, we need to understand why this happens, where the vibration comes from, and why it’s actually not that bad on this particular car. To do this, we need to remember which drive is here and how the engine and gearbox are located. The car is front-wheel drive, so the gearbox is located perpendicular to the direction of travel, that is, the lever in the cabin does not fit directly into the box; a rocker is used. In the classic series with rear-wheel drive, the lever is directly inserted into the box, and if it starts to rattle there, then this is a sure sign of problems with it.

REMOVE THE SHIFT LEVER

Self-repair begins with the fact that you need to figure out how to remove the gearshift knob on a VAZ 2114 . This is usually done simply and the owners of similar 15 and 13 models should do the same, if, of course, they have similar problems. So, the algorithm of actions looks like this:

First you need to remove all the armrests and bathtubs that drivers like to furnish the space between the seats with. This must be done so as not to spoil them in the process of self-repair.
Next, you need to carefully remove the casing from the lever, since it can simply be torn, but it still costs money, and it adds significant aesthetics.
Now you need to find a bolt and nut under the lever, the latter is usually unscrewed with a regular open-end wrench 13, so there should be no problems with this, you just need to have the appropriate wrench. After unscrewing, take the bolt out, it is also advisable not to drop the nut.
That's it, the lever, together with the very bushing that causes the VAZ 2114 gearbox lever to rattle, remains in our hands.

Short-throw rocker for VAZ 2114, do-it-yourself adjustment

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Over time, almost everywhere possible, backlash begins to appear on cars produced by AvtoVAZ. The gearbox is no exception. It is not surprising that replacing the rocker on a VAZ 2114 has become a routine procedure familiar to all owners of this model.

Set

Determining the malfunction is quite easy:

Gear shifts with problems, indistinctly;
The gearbox is loose.

If such a malfunction occurs, a complete replacement of the element may be required. Moreover, many are switching to a short-throw rocker, which gives the car a more sporty character. This technology was borrowed from motorsports. By the way, a simple adjustment can turn it into a short-stroke one.

Some masters argue that it is not always wise to completely change. It is more profitable from a financial point of view to purchase a repair kit. But in fact, such repairs do not give the desired result, and after a while the link will still have to be changed.

WE ELIMINATE VIBRATION

Now you need to carefully inspect the bushing externally, after all, it is precisely because of it that the gearbox lever 2115 rattles. If there is any external damage that is too obvious and signs of wear, then you may have to look for a new part so that you do not have to repeat these manipulations in the future . Now let’s figure out what operations need to be carried out in order to understand how to adjust the rocker on a VAZ 2114:

We remove the outer plastic braid of the bushing to free its iron body.
Now we need to see if there are any signs of friction on it. Their presence will indicate that the size is incorrect. They will be especially pronounced if the sleeve is slightly longer than necessary. If this is confirmed, then these extra millimeters are the reasons why the VAZ 2115 gearbox lever rattles. In this case, you need to try on how much excess is in the hole and simply grind it off with a file, usually there are only 1-2 millimeters there.
Now you need to select some kind of gasket according to the shape of the part, or simply wrap it with electrical tape so that it fits into place more tightly and then does not move.

So it became clear how to eliminate the rattling of the VAZ 2114 gearbox lever and why this generally happens. After our simple manipulations, the vibration should completely disappear, now the lever will always be in a calm state.

The described methods do not require any special knowledge and can be performed by an ordinary person in his garage with a minimum set of suitable tools.

Replacing the universal joint

Most often, faults occur in the cardan, and not in the rocker itself, so it is this that needs to be replaced. Even the slightest displacement of the cardan can cause failures in the entire gear shift mechanism.

Step 1. Release the clamp on the drive rod and pull it off the rod.
Step 2. Remove the boot and knock down the cardan. This must be done carefully, with light blows of a hammer. If cuts or other damage is found on the boot, it is best to replace it with a new one.
Step 3. Install the new universal joint. In this case, you need to do all the steps in reverse order, but do not tighten the clamp.

After this, it is necessary to adjust the system (the sequence of actions is described in the corresponding subtitle of the article).

In this guide, we talked in detail about adjusting the shift link on the VAZ 2115, listed the types of this part, suggested how it can be modified, and also described the process of replacing the gear shift link.

How to eliminate rattling gearshift lever on a VAZ 2114

A symptom for repairing the gearshift knob is obvious - you get into the car, start moving, start to pick up speed, and in response the stick begins to shake, make strange sounds and vibrate. This happens due to an ill-conceived design, as it happened with VAZ engineers, because the problem extends not only to the fourteenth model. The vibration of the gearshift lever occurs according to the following principle: we are driving, and the bushing that connects the stick and the rod begins to touch the wings of the rod. It is made of metal, which naturally leads to unpleasant metallic rattling. Fortunately, this shortcoming can be corrected in a fairly simple way, without having a brain.

Disassembly

In order for the vibration of the VAZ 2114 gearbox handle to cease to exist, you need to have a couple of tools in reserve:

Socket wrenches 13 and 10
New drawstring cover
Overpass or pit in the garage
A smart friend who will help you tune the stick
You can stock up on thread locker, but you can do without it (this thing is attached to the side of the box itself).

It will take a little time, about half an hour to eliminate troubles and the same amount to adjust.

First way

Progress of the adjustment process:

Sketch, remember, remove or measure, but make sure that after installation everything is in its place: namely, at a certain distance from the passenger and the console.
Now you can crawl under the car and begin to unscrew the fasteners for inserting the bushing into the lever tube (also called the rocker) using a 13-socket, and remove the lever.

Backstage VAZ 2114

Then, remove the cover from the cross. Be prepared for oil to pour out. You can put the container in advance if you really feel sorry for him. Then pour it back. Well, unscrew its fasteners to remove it.

Drawstring without cover for VAZ 2114

That's it, now we need to install a new clamp - this is the bolt that secures the cross. You can, of course, clean and tighten the old one, but it is not so expensive that you need to save on it. And new things always inspire greater confidence in the future.

We will put the actions in the opposite direction with some deviations:

After putting the stick in place, inserting the bolt and tightening it, putting the cover in place, you need to engage 4th gear. This will drive the bushing into place - into the rocker (lever).
Then, put it in neutral. This is where a friend comes in handy: he places it, and you tighten the fasteners. At this moment, you can adjust the position of the stick, move it in the desired direction under you.
Well, then try the result. If you are not satisfied with how the gear knob is positioned on the VAZ 2114, you need to bring the adjustment to fruition.

Second way

The second reason for the rattling is the bushing, which is located on the lever itself. In order to get rid of this nasty sound you just need:

Open-end or socket wrench 13
New bushing
And a little patience

Eliminating vibration of the gearshift lever on a VAZ 2114

Manual transmission lever

Dismantling

To dismantle the box, we recommend that you rely on the instructions, strictly follow the sequence and reinforce your skills with visual videos.

Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery and drain the oil from the gearbox system.
Unscrew the bolts that hold the crankcase guard in place and remove it.
Disconnect the ground (wire) from the clutch housing.
At the end of the clutch cable, loosen the tension on the nuts slightly.
Remove the cable end from the clutch lever.
Disconnect the block from the traction relay.
Disconnect the wire going to the starter traction relay.
Dismantle the starter itself directly.
Disconnect the drive rod from the joint tip. We are talking about traction, which switches gears.
Disconnect the cable from the car's speedometer drive.
Unscrew the tie rod ball joint.
Remove and press the steering rod hinge pin out of the strut swing arm.
The shank of the inner CV joint of the front wheel drive should be pressed out and moved to the side.
Disconnect the second CV joint.
Remove the clutch housing shield.
Release the gearbox from the fasteners holding it to the engine.
Remove the box.

Carefully remove the gearbox
Be sure to move it horizontally away from the engine before directly removing the gearbox. Then disengage the input shaft. Be careful not to damage the clutch spring petals.

GEARBOX DEVICE OF THIS MODEL

The VAZ 2114 gear knob works differently and has a special rod system so that the driver can change gears comfortably. The reasons for the rattling of the gearshift knob lie in the banal little shortcomings of the engineers who developed this mechanism:

Incorrect connection sleeve size;
Lack of gasket;
The parts simply didn't fit together.

All these problems are revealed by the very small metal bushing that connects the rods to each other directly under the lever. In one case, vibration of the gearshift lever begins due to the fact that it was inserted incorrectly, leaving a gap. Or maybe the bushing was initially chosen a little smaller than what was needed, and it was not inserted tightly. In addition, then it was decided to simply wrap the bushing with a rubber gasket to avoid the appearance of a gap.

It is precisely because of the constant impacts of metal on metal that that same unpleasant iron grinding and rattling of the lever appears.

Sports

We noted that for the VAZ 2114 you can install a sports short-throw rocker. Outwardly they are quite similar, but the difference in work is felt immediately. On a sports unit, gears shift faster and smoother. It's all about the design of the backstage itself. Unfortunately, it is precisely because of this that the process of independent replacement becomes almost impossible.

If you decide to install a short-throw rocker on your VAZ 2114, contact trusted car services, or even better, a studio that specializes in tuning. Such events are classified as technical improvement, which is why no one understands this better than tuning specialists. Even official AvtoVAZ car services.

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REMOVE THE SHIFT LEVER

First you need to remove all the armrests and bathtubs that drivers like to furnish the space between the seats with. This must be done so as not to spoil them in the process of self-repair.
Next, you need to carefully remove the casing from the lever, since it can simply be torn, but it still costs money, and it adds significant aesthetics.
Now you need to find a bolt and nut under the lever, the latter is usually unscrewed with a regular open-end wrench 13, so there should be no problems with this, you just need to have the appropriate wrench. After unscrewing, take the bolt out, it is also advisable not to drop the nut.
That's it, the lever, together with the very bushing that causes the VAZ 2114 gearbox lever to rattle, remains in our hands.

Removing the gearshift lever

Before you begin dismantling the handle, you need to carefully examine the entire space next to it and understand how it comes apart. There is nothing complicated about this, the main thing is to follow our instructions exactly:

If there are additional armrests and other elements installed independently, we dismantle them so as not to damage them during the work.
Carefully remove the casing (plastic or leather - approx.) so as not to tear or break it.
Dismantling should be carried out carefully so as not to break anything.
Now that all the interior decoration is visible, let's move directly to the backstage.
To do this, using a key set to “13”, unscrew the nut securing the lever. If the lever does not budge, you can treat the surface with WD-40.
After this, you can dismantle the lever with the same bushing, and carry out work to eliminate rattling and vibration.
The old bushing is marked with a red marker.

Vibration Elimination Process

After you have the bushing with the lever in your hands, carefully inspect it visually for visible damage and signs of wear. Because if they are available, you may have to buy the same spare element, so that a little later you won’t have to do the work of dismantling, repairing and adjusting it.

The new bushing looks much better

The procedure for repair work with the bushing

First of all, we dismantle the plastic cover on the bushing in such a way as to free its metal base.
Disassembled gear lever bushing
We inspect it for traces of friction, which will indicate a discrepancy in its size (when the bushing is several millimeters longer, usually 2-3 mm - approx.).
We went to the store and measured the new bushing there and compared it with ours!
If the above facts are confirmed, then this reason can be corrected by simply grinding off the excess by hand using a file.
Next, we move on to repairing the lever itself, and if there is any damage, friction, etc. on its body, we simply wrap this area with ordinary electrical tape in order to fix it more tightly in place and provide it with the tightest contact.

WE ELIMINATE VIBRATION

We remove the outer plastic braid of the bushing to free its iron body.
Now we need to see if there are any signs of friction on it. Their presence will indicate that the size is incorrect. They will be especially pronounced if the sleeve is slightly longer than necessary. If this is confirmed, then these extra millimeters are the reasons why the VAZ 2115 gearbox lever rattles. In this case, you need to try on how much excess is in the hole and simply grind it off with a file, usually there are only 1-2 millimeters there.
Now you need to select some kind of gasket according to the shape of the part, or simply wrap it with electrical tape so that it fits into place more tightly and then does not move.

The described methods do not require any special knowledge and can be performed by an ordinary person in his garage with a minimum set of suitable tools.

Box removal process

Removing the VAZ 2114 box is quite simple, although there are some peculiarities, so it is still advisable to have an experienced partner next to you for the first time.

Tools

a set of keys;
Screwdriver Set;
WD-40 fluid in case you can’t unscrew some part;

Rust converter WD-40
container for draining old transmission oil; new oil (if the replacement was carried out a long time ago); rags; board.

Gearbox VAZ 2114 disassembled

Stages

Since you will have to work under the car, it is better to place the VAZ 2114 car on a pit or overpass; a car lift would be a good solution, otherwise you will have to resort to jacks.

First you need to remove the terminals and remove the battery. Drain the oil from the gearbox into a prepared container by unscrewing the drain plug. We remove the starter. Remove the clutch cable. We disconnect the block with wires from the speed sensor, after compressing the spring. We unscrew the bolt attaching the ignition bracket to the gearbox. Then unscrew the remaining bolts. Under the car we find and disconnect the block of wires leading to the reverse sensor. Unscrew the bolts securing the linkage bracket to the gearbox. Having first loosened the gear shift rod clamp, we pull it out, pushing it back. Dismantling the wheel drives

You can leave the right one. In order for the gearbox to be removed without any complications, unscrew the bolts with which the left ball joint is attached to the steering knuckle. We disconnect the lower mount of the gearbox to the engine - sometimes you can get by by simply loosening the tightening of the bracket. After unscrewing the bolts, remove the transmission housing cover. Unscrew the bolt on the left of the gearbox. We carefully and carefully hang the engine using a board or other device. At the bottom of the car, unscrew the nut securing the left motor mount. We unscrew the two nuts with which the rear motor mount is attached to the body. We unscrew the two bolts with which the rear engine support is attached to the transmission (the second key is used to keep the nuts from turning), and remove the support. We move the box along the guides. This completes the process of removing the box; after completing all the necessary tasks, assembly occurs in the reverse order. When you put the box in place, do not forget to adjust the clutch and fill it with new oil.

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Replacement of the gear lever housing and gear knob

First of all, it should be noted that on many cars, especially budget ones, the factory gearshift lever cover is made of leatherette. The quality of such material is average, that is, after 30-40 thousand km. After active use, this material becomes unusable.

The lever handle is often made of rubberized plastic. Although the material is more resistant to wear, replacement may also be necessary at 50-60 thousand km. mileage (especially if used carelessly).

The only thing is that when reinstalling a previously removed handle, you need to be prepared for the fact that the fit will deteriorate somewhat. The fastening is implemented in such a way that the rod has teeth for fixation, however, after twisting the handle, the material of the handle itself is damaged.

For this reason, when reinstalling an old handle (for example, after re-covering it with leather or restoration), special glue or liquid fixatives are additionally used.

So, before installing the cover, you should separately note the position of the tie. At first glance, it may seem that the screed is in the wrong position. Do not twist the tie, pull it, or try to put it in the correct position. After the cover is turned inside out to secure the coupler to the gearshift lever, the coupler will be in the desired position.
To remove the old cover, you need to carry out all the work in a warm garage or room, since at sub-zero or near-zero temperatures the plastic in the interior may burst as it becomes brittle.
To remove the cover, you need to press on one of the corners in the front, then use a plastic spatula, a ruler, or simply press the latch with your finger to unhook it. After the latch is snapped off, the second corner is raised and the second latch is snapped off.
Now the base of the cover can be pulled forward and lifted up. Next, you need to turn the case around the axis of the box handle to reveal the plastic tie lock. The lock is cut using wire cutters, and the old cover is removed from the handle.
Next, you need to bend the staples using a chisel from the inside (you can also use a flat-head screwdriver), after which the staples are pulled out from the outside.
In the front part of the plastic base, the latches are located at a slightly greater distance from each other than in the rear. The case will also have slots that are slightly wider at the front and narrower at the back.
Having decided on the front and back parts, the front edge of the cover must be attached to the base, after which, placing it on a support or on a table, the cover is attached to the base with a stapler.
Please note that if you use a cheap stapler and low quality staples, the staples may bend. To prevent this from happening, you should try to place the bracket in the existing holes.
Having secured the case with staples in the front, back, left and right, as well as in the corners, you need to check whether the staples have pierced the plastic through. If this is the case, the protruding ends of the staples will need to be bent inward.
Next, you need to turn the cover inside out, making sure that the tie also turns inside out and does not twist. To keep the tie in place, you need to hold it with your fingers while simultaneously turning out the gear lever cover itself.

When installing the gasket, it is important to achieve such a result that, on the one hand, the lever mechanism does not rub the cover from the inside during operation, and on the other hand, the mechanism itself works normally, that is, the gasket should not affect the performance and quality of operation of the gearbox lever mechanism.