How is the diagnostics of the running GAZel?

Perhaps, the most famous and popular commercial car of small class in Russia is "GAZelle". The machine is produced from the year 94. During this time the car has experienced many changes. The engine and the cabin were modernized. But what remained intact is the suspension. In today's article, we will examine how the diagnostics of the running GAZel and how it is arranged is performed.

Design features

Creating GAZelle, Gorky engineers did not invent the bicycle - the design was unified with the Volga. But the suspension has become more than cargo. So, if in the new "Volga" of that time springs were already used, then there was a beam in front and a dependent bridge from behind. A similar design was observed in the GAZ-33073.

Diagnosis of the chassis of these cars has many similarities. However, unlike the "GAZON", "GAZel" began to use more "passenger", telescopic shock absorbers. Note that they did not appear immediately. On models until 1997, the shock absorbers were unified with the models GAZ-53 and 3307. Despite its archaic nature, this suspension scheme proved to be one of the most reliable. Therefore, repair of the running "GAZelle" was required infrequently. Suspension is almost unhabitable. After all, in fact, there is nothing to break here - in the design there are only springs and shock absorbers. No ball supports and levers - instead of them there is a rotating bushing (pivot) and a beam.

front part

How to diagnose the running "GAZel"? All operations are reduced to inspection of a condition of rubber buffers and steering drafts. And if the first practically eternal, then the traction for 10 years of operation can already wear out. To diagnose the running "GAZelle", you need an assistant. On your team, he will rotate the steering wheel from side to side. At this time, you should observe the movement of the rods. It is unacceptable that they lyuftovali. If this is so, then the silentblock has worn out. The element needs to be replaced. The steering rod is completely replaced. Another problem that drivers face is tight control. As you know, before the generation of "Business", almost all "GAZel" went without a hydraulic booster. But eventually the steering wheel becomes more and more tight. What is the reason if there are no complicated designs and hydraulic booster? And the reason is the pivot mechanism.

The fact is that lubrication is used to rotate the mechanisms inside. It is she who provides ease of management. And if the diagnosis of the running "GAZelle" showed that the steering wheel has become heavier than usual, it's time to update the lubricant. This process is called squeezing the pivots. It is produced with the help of such a pistol:

Inside, a special lubricant is stuffed (it is important that it is water resistant). Then one of the wheels is unscrewed to the stop (for ease of maintenance) and the bottom ball screw is loosened (sometimes it is on top). It can be unscrewed by hand or with a carabiner key "for 10". Further, the hose from the syringe is threaded into the hole. Try to screw it to the end. Otherwise, the grease will not fall into the pin. Further, by pressing the lever, press the compound inside the mechanism. Proceed as long as the old grease does not leave the top. This indicates that the new composition completely filled the inside of the node. Usually the old grease has a dark coffee color and is very dry to the touch.

How often do I need to squeeze the pivots?

The frequency of the procedure does not depend on the mileage. As a rule, шкворни шприцуются 1-2 times a year. Determine the need for replacing grease by characteristic, tight control.

Rear suspension

It is arranged no less archaic than the front. Here, a dependent bridge is used on semi-elliptic springs. But unlike the front, the rear is designed for a lot of work. Therefore, in addition to the main sheets, there are sub-springs. How is the diagnostics of the running GAZel? It is worth paying attention to the state of the rubber buffer of the chassis. If it is in this state, as in the photo above, this indicates its malfunction. The item costs a penny, and you can replace it directly on the spot, without jacking the car.

Earring

Another important detail - silentblocks springs springs. What is noteworthy, the sheets themselves wear out faster than these rubber-metal elements are broken. But by diagnosing the undercarriage GAZ-3302, it is not necessary to deprive them of attention.

If the silentblocked earrings are worn, the backlash of the element will occur and strong impacts will occur. Typically, the element wears out at the top. If you see the exfoliation, then the part has failed. How is the repair of the running GAZel in this case?

You can replace the part in place. However, you will need to frame the frame. Then the old silentblock is knocked out with a hammer. For pressing a new one, use the yoke of the muffler. Tighten the rubber-metal element to the stop and install it in the earring, additionally producing soft hammering strokes.

Diagnosis of running GAZ-3110 "Volga"

The suspension of "Volga" is unified with "GAZelle". However, at 3110 instead of the beam in front there is an independent suspension. Therefore, the diagnosis is reduced to checking the silent blocks of levers that come from the subframe. Additionally, the integrity of the rubber anthers of the upper and lower ball joint is checked. Also in front mounted stabilizer bar. It is attached to "knuckles," which can produce backlash. If available, the elements must be replaced. In the rest, the diagnosis is no different from the "GAZelle".

So, we found out how the suspension is arranged on the "GAZelle" and on what elements it is worth paying attention to when it is diagnosed.