Replacing a VAZ 2110 clutch without removing the box and draining the oil

The car owner of a "tens" may be taken by surprise by a breakdown of the clutch system. This means that there will be unplanned expenses for spare parts and auto repair shop services. Replacing a VAZ 2110 clutch is not cheap, from 3,500 to 5,000 rubles, not counting the cost of spare parts. However, there is an option to save a significant part of your personal savings and replace worn-out parts with new ones - yourself. Let's face it, this is not an easy procedure. But, following the instructions, it is possible to deftly manage it in one day.

On a note! Do not rush into a global repair, since in some cases it is too early to change the clutch on a VAZ 2110. It is possible to eliminate the formation of a defect by adjustment. On the top of the gearbox housing there is a drive cable mounting bracket with two nuts. By tightening one of the nuts, it is possible to install new pedal travel. After this, the mechanism will serve some more.

Preparatory stage

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Before changing the clutch on a VAZ 2110, you need to prepare a place for repairs and tools. For this process, the most suitable solutions are: a car lift or an inspection hole. If there are no such conditions, due to a hopeless situation, it is possible to replace the clutch with a 2110 in “Spartan conditions”. It is enough to find a flat surface area in a garage box, a parking space or in the yard.

Clutch diagram for VAZ 2110: 1 - release bearing guide sleeve; 2 — gearbox input shaft; 3 — cable lead; 4 — clutch release fork; 5 — fork axle bushing; 6 — pressure disk assembly (basket); 7 — driven disk; 8 - flywheel; 9 — clutch pedal; 10 — mechanism for automatic adjustment of cable length; 13 — clutch release clutch (release bearing); 14 — lower tip of the cable sheath; 15 — bracket installed on the gearbox housing; A - the displacement distance of the leash, checked when installing the cable (27 mm).

Also, for repairs you will need:

• locksmith set with open-end wrenches and sockets up to 22 mm;
• a jack and several short boards (wooden blocks);
• container for possible draining of transmission oil from the gearbox;
• centering shaft (mandrel).

As for the clutch itself, it is sold in sets (3 in one, 2 in one) and parts separately.

The system includes 3 replaceable elements:

• release bearing;
• clutch disc;
• basket.

It is more practical for a car owner to ask in advance how much new clutch parts will cost to replace a VAZ 2110. This will help prepare the necessary budget. The price of spare parts varies and depends on the manufacturer. Among manufacturers of quality parts, the leaders are: Sachs, Luk, Valeo and Krafttech. These spare parts are guaranteed to fit the vehicle and have a long service life. Poor quality parts may not fit at all or may fail in the first days after repair.

Operating principle and components

The clutch is single-plate, with a central pressure spring. Drive – cable. The housing is attached to the flywheel and pressure plate. There is also a driven disk.

For dozens, the “native” clutch system is VIS, and although many reviews criticize it, there are also many who believe that there is no better VIS (VAZINTERSERVICE) for VAZ.

An article devoted to the principle of operation of the gear shift mechanism is located here:

The main components are:

• casing;
• Pressure and driven disks;
• Carter with bottom cover. It also has support planes with which the crankcase is attached to the frame;
• Release bearing for disengaging the clutch;
• Flywheel;
• Power plug;
• The cable lead that goes directly to the clutch pedal (far left).

This, in brief, is the clutch device of the VAZ 2110.

Replacing the clutch of a VAZ 2110

After the conditions and tools are prepared, you can begin to work. First, remove the front left wheel and securely fix the car. Please note that there are two repair options: with complete dismantling of the gearbox and without it. In our case, we will talk about how to replace the clutch on a VAZ 2110 without removing the box.

The process is made easier by the fact that you don’t have to drain the transmission oil, disconnect the drive axles, and remove the heavy unit from under the car. The smallest set of operations saves time. However, to be on the safe side, you need to have a container ready where you can drain the oil from the gearbox in an emergency.

After fixing the car, open the hood, disconnect the battery and remove it completely. For easy understanding, the entire further process of replacing the clutch with your own hands on a VAZ 2110 will be described in the form of step-by-step instructions:

1. Unscrew the two ball joint bolts (the wheel has already been removed);
2. go to the engine compartment and remove the connector for the mass air flow sensor;
3. disconnect the air intake corrugation;
4. remove the air filter housing;
5. disconnect the clutch cable from the gearbox by unscrewing the two fastening nuts;
6. unscrew the starter bolt;
7. Unscrew the gearbox bolt, located slightly to the right of the starter;
8. we find another upper bolt securing the gearbox to the engine and unscrew it;
9. disconnect the speed sensor plug;
10. go to the bottom and dismantle the longitudinal rod along with the cup (crab);
11. we find the lower starter bolt and 2 gearbox mounting bolts, unscrew them;
12. remove the torque mount;
13. unscrew the gearbox shift lever;
14. place a jack under the engine through a wooden spacer (on the edge of the pallet);
15. unscrew the nuts of the rear engine mount;
16. lower the engine with a jack (it will fall to one side);
17. carefully separate the engine and gearbox;
18. We carefully lower the disconnected box down until it hangs on the drive axles.

The first stage of replacing the clutch on a VAZ 2110 without removing the box has been completed. As a result of dismantling, there was access to the clutch basket on the engine and the release bearing on the gearbox. Unscrew the bolts securing the basket to the flywheel and remove it. Carefully remove the release bearing from the input shaft.

After a careful examination of the removed parts, it becomes clear whether it is worth changing the entire clutch pack or whether you can limit yourself to changing the disc and bearing. It is worth noting that the replacement of the VAZ 2110 clutch basket occurs every 80 - 150 thousand km, depending on the operating mode. The disc and bearing wear out more often.

After purchasing new spare parts, we proceed to the second part of the repair and do the following:

1. install the basket with the disk in place and tighten the fastening bolts;
2. insert the centering shaft (mandrel) into the central hole of the crankshaft;
3. then tighten the bolts tightly and remove the mandrel. It should fit freely into the hole, simulating the gearbox input shaft.
4. Next, install the release bearing on the box;
5. carefully lift the gearbox and connect it to the engine, slightly rotating the drive axis;
6. Once the box is in place, you can fasten it with bolts and install the dismantled parts in the reverse order.

On a note! It is advisable not to leave the box hanging for a long time (more than 2 days). The fact is that the drive seals are under heavy load and they can be partially deformed. The formation of damage will lead to oil dripping from the transmission during further operation.

Clutch adjustment on a VAZ 2110 after replacement

Setting up the transmission system will help to complete the repair efficiently. To do this, loosen the adjusting nuts on the cable. The clutch pedal will rise. We take a ruler and measure the distance from the front wall to the pedal in the cabin. The working stroke, regulated by the operating instructions, should be 120 mm (±5mm).

Press the pedal several times. Then, tighten the adjusting nut, simultaneously measuring the distance between the pedal and the wall. As soon as the desired value of 12 cm is reached, tighten the nut, holding the lock nut with another wrench. A similar adjustment operation, after replacing the clutch with your own hands, can be performed on a VAZ 2110 with a 16-valve engine.

Which clutch is better to put on a VAZ 2110

Below are the most famous companies that produce clutches for the VAZ 2110, I suggest you familiarize yourself with them and make your choice.

KraftTech KraftTech – there is no marking on the factory release bearing, but the thrust bearing is designated as X2200C; driven disk – Y 3200A B0206. Main features: four damper springs, there are 18 petals on the diaphragm spring. The box bears the designation: 2110 W3200C B2240.	Luk Luk – the kit does not include a release bearing, its marking is: SKF 500 063820; the pressure plate is branded 2 D24 120 0252 10, and the driven disk is branded 320 030810. The latter has marks for precise orientation during installation. The driven disk has six springs, the basket has 18 petals. The side is last marked.	Valeo Valeo - marking is applied only to the bearing: Valeo SNR BB 126 18S50. The kit includes a mandrel for precise installation. The spring element of the pressure plate consists of 18 petals. There is a mark on the package - 21102-21103-21108-2111-2112 826622.
VIS VIS - there are no marked parts, the only special sign is the approval mark - AYA70. The pressure plate spring has 12 lobes, the driven disk has 4 large and 3 small damper springs. On the box: 2110-1601180.	Pilenga Pilenga - there are no markings or designations on the parts, but on the packaging it is noted: CK-P-4005 2110. The driven disk is equipped with 4 small and 4 large damper springs. The pressure plate spring includes 18 lobes.	FINWHALE and QML FINWHALE and QML - smooth start of vehicle movement from a standstill; uniform movement of the car without jerking; the softness of the clutch pedal ensures comfortable driving and reduces driver fatigue; high safety properties make it possible to increase the service life of gearbox synchronizers and other transmission parts; predictable stable resource, reliability and durability; ease of installation, the clutch kit includes a centering mandrel and lubricant, it is possible to replace the clutch in the absence of special tools and materials, there is no need to buy them; and, finally, an excellent price-quality combination. High quality clutch kit at an affordable price.

Engine model	Clutch pressure plate	Driven clutch disc	Clutch release bearing clutch
VAZ-2101,21011, 2103,2105	2103-1601085	2107-1601130	2101-1601180
VAZ-2106, 2121	2121-1601085	2106-1601130	2101-1601180
VAZ-21213,21214	2121-1601085	21213-1601130	2101-1601180
VAZ-341 (diesel)	2121-1601085	21045-1601130	2101-1601180
VAZ-2108. 21081, 21083	2109-1601085	2109-1601130	2110-1601180
VAZ-2110, 2111	2110-1601085	2110-1601130	2110-1601180
VAZ-2112	2112-1601085	2112-1601130	2110-1601180

Driven clutch disc	Friction lining	Internal diameter of the lining, mm	Outer diameter of the lining, mm	Distinctive features
2106-1601130	2106-1601138	130	200	12 rivets for fastening the linings, arranged in pairs
2107-1601130	2107-1601138	142	200	12 rivets securing the linings
2109-1601130	2109-1601138	130	190	18 rivets for fastening the linings
2110-1601130	2110-1601138	140	200	18 rivets for fastening the linings
2112-1601130	2110-1601138	140	200	18 rivets, two springs have white stripes
21213-1601130	2110-1601138	140	200	18 rivets for fastening the linings
21045-1601130	21045-1601138	140	200	16 rivets, arranged in pairs

Popular problems and their solutions

There are several characteristic faults that occur on the VAZ 2110. Let's try to understand the reasons for their occurrence, and also consider ways to solve the problem.

1. The clutch drives. The reasons may be: The pedal has insufficient travel, the tension is too tight. To eliminate this, you need to adjust the drive;
2. The driven disk is deformed. Only replacement will help here;
3. The driven disc hub sometimes gets stuck. If so, try washing it and lubricating the input shaft splines. If the element or the shaft itself is worn out, then replace them;
4. The friction linings are broken and the rivets are loose. The best solution is a complete replacement of the casing, which includes a spring and a disk;
5. The pressure plate is warped or warped. Replace the linings, but first make sure that there are no deviations in the end runout of the disk;
6. There were problems with the cable. Pull it up. If there is no result, replace with a new one.

The clutch cannot fully engage, slipping is observed. There may also be several reasons, as well as solutions:

The friction linings on the driven disk often burn or wear out. There is only one solution - replacement;

The surfaces of the discs and flywheel are coated with oil. This indicates that the engine and gearbox seals should be replaced. Plus check for leaks through the flywheel fixing bolts. If there are leaks, treat the fasteners with sealant and wash the oily areas;

The drive is stuck. Check its condition, replace damaged components.

The clutch works almost normally, but there are jerks. This could be caused by the following:

Oil has reached the surface. We have already described how to solve the problem above;

Jamming occurs in the drive. Find out exactly where it is stuck and fix the problem;

The pressure plate is deformed or damaged. In such a situation, replacing the casing with the disk will help.

Increased noise is observed when switching off. First of all, check the release bearing. It was probably worn out, deformed, and began to lose oil. What to do? Of course, change it.

Strong noise is observed already when turned on. Almost certainly the problem lies in broken damper springs. Partial repairs will not help; replace the entire driven disk at once.

When working for a long time, it suddenly turns off. The release bearing is probably stuck. This element is located on the guide sleeve of the gearbox. If it wears out, simply replace it with a new bearing.

The clutch may turn out to be extremely tight or, on the contrary, disappear when trying to overtake on the road. If there is slipping, try to drive slowly to the garage. If there is no hook at all, stop and call a tow service.