Replacing engine mounts (mounts) on a VAZ 2114

• Signs of wear
• Replacing engine mount VAZ 2114
• Timely prevention is better than replacement!
• Useful video

During operation, the car's power unit produces vibration, which can cause some discomfort to the driver and passengers. To dampen unpleasant vibrations, front-wheel drive VAZ models, in particular the VAZ 2114, have special parts installed: engine mounts. In this article you will learn when it is necessary to replace the VAZ 2114 engine mount and how to do it yourself.

VAZ 2114 engine mounts

Signs of wear

Due to the presence of rubber inserts, the cushion loses elasticity during operation and can no longer dampen vibration, which is noticeably felt in the car interior.

Other signs of wear include:

• the appearance of a metallic sound under the hood;
• a periodically appearing sound reminiscent of a clock ticking;
• various damages that can be detected visually, such as cracks in the cushions.

Old VAZ 2114 engine mount

Engine mounts are one of the most loaded parts in a car; they experience loads even if the car is stationary. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to signs of wear and respond to malfunctions in a timely manner so that you do not have to later change the engine mount or repair the body.

Experts advise purchasing pillows only from a trusted manufacturer that provides a guarantee on the product. A low-quality part, firstly, will not cope with its task properly, and secondly, it will very quickly become unusable.

How to change supports

To replace, you will need to purchase front, left and rear airbags. Experts advise replacing the entire set during repairs, since after replacing one part, another one may break after a while. The average cost of parts is 2000 rubles. If you have the necessary tools, you can do the repair yourself and save on car service.

To replace the pillows we will need:

• 2 good jacks;
• metalworking tools;
• scrap;
• steel rope;
• glue.

Replacing the front airbag

The repair of each support has its own characteristics. Replacing the front airbag is carried out as follows:

1. Put the car in 1st gear or the handbrake so that it does not move.
2. To gain access to the support, remove the upper engine protection.
3. Raise the engine with a jack. To avoid damaging its lower part or other elements, place a wooden board underneath.
4. When we have freed the support from the load, we can unscrew the bolt that connects it to the bracket.
5. We unscrew the bolts connecting the pillow to the motor.
6. We remove the old part and install the new one.

Replacing the rear cushion

Here we will need a steel cable to make it more convenient to work with fasteners.

1. We hook up the gearbox with a cable and install a jack under it.
2. Slightly press out the bolt connecting the gearbox to the support.
3. Unscrew the nuts securing the support to the body.
4. Raise the gearbox and unscrew the nuts and bolts.
5. We replace and reassemble in reverse order.

When replacing the side airbag, you will need to perform the same steps. If you have a large starter installed, it will need to be removed to get to the bolt. It is better to coat rubber products with a special protective substance - this will ensure a long service life of the parts. After completing the repair, do not forget to test the car. If during movement the knocking stops and the vibration becomes almost unnoticeable, then everything was done correctly.

Process on video

You should not delay replacing the pillows on the VAZ 2114. Such repairs do not take much time and do not require high technical professionalism. If you constantly postpone replacement, the engine will become too mobile and will deform the cooling system fan or air purification filter.

Replacing engine mount VAZ 2114

Replacement of the front support is carried out in the following sequence:

1. The car should be placed on a flat surface and put on the handbrake.
2. Unscrew all the bolts to dismantle the VAZ 2114 engine mount protection.
3. If there is rust on the bolts, it is better to treat them with a special WD-40 agent to protect them from corrosion.
4. Very carefully, so as not to damage anything, place a jack under the car and lift the engine.

Important: a spacer, for example a wooden block, must be installed between the jack and the engine.

1. Find the bolt connecting the pillow to the bracket and unscrew it.
2. Now you can unscrew all the other fixing elements located on the motor (4 bolts).
3. Remove the old pillow and place the new one in its place in the reverse order.

Replacing engine mount VAZ 2114

Replacing the left engine mount of a VAZ 2114 is done in the same way as the right one, only you will also need a cable during the work. With its help, you need to pick up the gearbox and place a jack under it. If the car has a stator, it should be removed. Then remove the bolt connecting the support and bracket. Take out the old pillow, install a new one in its place and reassemble in reverse order.

Replacing the left engine mount of a VAZ 2114

When all work is completed, be sure to check the correct installation of new parts and the reliability of the connections. After a visual check, you should start the car and drive on an uneven surface. If there are no noises, then everything has been done correctly and you can safely operate the machine.

Self-replacement

Before replacing the pillows, it is necessary to diagnose their condition. The condition of any silent blocks is checked with a mount: with its help you need to influence the support, simulating the movements of the engine during operation. If:

• rubber ruptures are visible,
• the bushing of the silent block touches the joints,
• the motor moves easily when pressed and hits the protection,
• the support bracket is broken,

the part needs to be replaced. Even if the signs of wear are not so noticeable (for example, the rubber is cracked but not torn), it is better to replace them as a set. Silent blocks lose their elasticity over time and begin to perform their functions poorly.

There are regular and reinforced supports for the VAZ 2114 on sale. The second type uses a harder rubber compound, but they are more durable only in quiet driving mode. Fans of sharp starts and braking will have to change any of them every 15-20 thousand; for other drivers they can last 50 thousand kilometers. This is the answer to the question of how long the supports last.

Front engine support VAZ 2114

On a VAZ 2114, the supports can be replaced independently, without contacting a car service center. It is more convenient to use a pit or overpass, but you can do without them. To do this, the car is jacked up and placed on supports (bricks or tree stumps). If crankcase protection is installed, it must be removed.

Replacing the front support. You need to jack up the oil pan. First, use a 17mm head to unscrew the 4 bolts securing the bracket to the crankcase, then the silent block bolt. To remove the bolt, you need to use a jack to get it into a position where the engine will not put all its weight on it. When installing a spare part, it is important to lubricate the silent block bolt well: not only the threaded part, but also the body. It is in contact with the metal sleeve, so it can stick.

Side engine support VAZ 2114

Replacing the right support is similar, with the difference that it is better to jack the gearbox housing rather than the engine. Another option is to install a jack in the area of ​​the oil filter housing. It is attached to the crankcase with three bolts. Another trick is that the right pillow needs to be changed by two people. Without a side stop, the motor moves up, not down. The jack will not help here, so an assistant must press on it so that the silent block bolt can be secured.

Replacement of the rear support is the most difficult task if done without a pit or lift, requiring some skill in performing auto mechanic work and perseverance. It is located at the connection between the engine and gearbox, so you will have to work in a confined space. In addition, when unscrewing the bolts from the body, the key may rest against the gearbox housing.

Removing the engine mounts

Before you start work, you will need to go over all fasteners with a solution that removes rust. Thanks to this procedure, the VAZ engine mount will be removed much easier. When lifting the engine, make sure that other parts of the car, including wires, are not damaged.

Otherwise, you will have to pay extra money to repair once high-quality parts of the car. Next, the socket head breaks off the fasteners, and the process of carefully lifting the engine begins. After this, all work related to the VAZ engine support will be easier to carry out using a wrench and ratchet. The easiest way to start the replacement procedure is with a bolt that is located across the body with a support.

It is worth noting that it is thanks to him that the bracket located there is connected. After this, you can begin to gradually unscrew all the bolts that hold the cushion to the engine block. If the process went without complications, you can begin dismantling the old rubber support. Now all that remains is to directly install the new pillow in the old place.

In this case, all parts are screwed in the reverse order. When performing the work described, you should pay attention: the bolts are attached only after you are completely sure that you have assembled the entire structure correctly and the parts fit perfectly into their original place. In addition, before directly tightening it, it would be useful to additionally treat the fasteners against rust.

Features of the left support

Before starting work, keep in mind that the left engine support of the VAZ is located in such a way that in order to pick up the gearbox, you will need a cable. The left support is one of the most difficult to place cushions and is very inconvenient to replace. First of all, this occurs because the starter housing interferes with the removal of the fasteners. Since replacement still needs to be done, you can use two options:

• complete removal of the starter;

• turning out the studs.

Keep in mind that when choosing the second method, you will need to remove the mounting bracket for the airbag, located directly in the gearbox. In most cases, the studs can be unscrewed without any complications. However, if difficulties arise during operation, in order to remove the studs, use a structure of several nuts and unscrew the stud by the lower one.

After this, you only need to unscrew the bolt securing the support to the bracket. The left engine mount of the VAZ, like the others, requires careful placement of the studs in their designated places. To easily complete this procedure, jack up the transmission and install all required fasteners. After the work is completed, the box is lowered to its original place and all the bolts are carefully secured.

Replacing the rear support

Its replacement is carried out according to the same principle as when dismantling the left support. You will need to lift the gearbox using a cable and be sure to place a jack under it, which will support it from below. Now all the bolts holding the support to the engine are removed, and the unit is carefully lifted. Only after you have completed all these steps will you be able to completely remove the transmission mount.

In order for the installation of the new rubber support to be successful, you will have to adjust all the holes together using a jack. This procedure must be carried out with special care so that the installation of vertical bolts occurs without difficulty.

If they go in askew, the thread will be very damaged. And do not forget that all bolts can be tightened only after you are completely confident in the careful matching of the parts. When they are all fully tightened, you need to carefully remove the jack from under the engine and further tighten all the fasteners.

Signs of faulty engine mounts:

• The appearance of strong vibration, especially at low speeds;
• Metallic knocking coming from under the hood;
• From time to time there is a sound similar to the ticking of a clock;
• Visual damage (cracks on the surface of the cushions, large play in the joints).

If you do not respond in time to the above-described signs of faulty engine mounts, the consequences can be quite unpleasant. Due to the increase in backlash, the engine will start to “spin”, and as a result, the mounts, body, and other dependent components will suffer. Misalignment may cause the cooling fan to hit the radiator or its grille.

To replace the engine mount you will need:

1. Two jacks;
2. Motor stands;
3. A set of keys;
4. Inspection hole;
5. New engine mounts for VAZ 2114.

What is this?

If we talk about the VAZ 2114 model, then there are three supports, two of which are intended directly for the gearbox, and another one for the engine itself.

The main purpose of pillows is to reduce vibrations.

When the car drives, serious vibrations occur, which are transmitted to the body from the power unit. To ensure the necessary level of comfort while driving and not to be distracted by extraneous noise or shaking, special supports are mounted on the car. If you remove them, driving a VAZ 2114 can be compared to riding an old wooden cart.

Causes of malfunctions

The most important problem that pillows face is the loss of elasticity of the material. This is due to the fact that the supports are made of rubber. Over time and with use, these elements lose their original characteristics. Various factors accelerate the wear process of bearings:

• Regular exercise;
• Long service life;
• Cold;
• Heat;
• Temperature changes, etc.