Lubrication and cooling system for VAZ-21061

Engine lubrication system — general information
The lubrication system is combined - under pressure and splashing. Under pressure, the main and connecting rod bearings of the crankshaft, the camshaft and auxiliary drive shaft...

Engine oil change
We warm up the engine to operating temperature, but it is better to change the oil immediately after the trip. Remove the oil filler cap. hex key «at 12» unscrew the drain plug of...

Removal and disassembly of the oil pump
Draining oil from the engine (see Change of oil ). Removing the engine crankcase (see Replacing the oil pan ). key «at 13» Remove the two oil pump mounting bolts... ...and remove...

Removing the oil separator of the crankcase ventilation system
Removing the oil level gauge (probe). Loosen the clamps, disconnect the large... ...and small crankcase ventilation hoses. key «at 13» unscrew the nut securing the breather cap....

Replacing the oil pump drive gear
Removing the ignition distributor (see Replacing the ignition distributor ). We press an aluminum or wooden mandrel into the slotted hole of the gear. The mandrel should fit into...

Replacing the oil pan
Remove the engine mudguard. Drain the oil from the crankcase. Drain the liquid from the engine cooling system (see Coolant replacement ). Disconnect the upper radiator hose (see...

Engine Cooling System — Design Description
1 - hose for supplying coolant to the heater radiator; 2 – a hose of removal of a cooling liquid from a heater radiator; 3 - heater valve; 4 - heater radiator; 5 – liquid outlet...

Coolant replacement
Attention! Change the coolant only when the engine is cold. We move the upper heater control lever to the extreme right position, opening the heater radiator valve. We open the...

Coolant pump replacement
Drain the liquid from the engine cooling system (see Coolant replacement ). Disconnect the upper and lower thermostat hoses (see Thermostat replacement ). Removing the alternator...

Replacing and checking the thermostat
Thermostat replacement We remove the battery. Drain the liquid from the engine cooling system (see Coolant replacement ). It is more convenient to remove the thermostat together...

Replacing the radiator of the engine cooling system
Drain the coolant from the system (see Coolant replacement ). After loosening the clamp, disconnect the expansion tank hose from the radiator,.. ...as well as the lead (upper)......