All articles on the device and repair of the front axle units of VAZ-2121 Niva cars and their modifications.
Front axle device The front axle device is shown in fig. 3-84. Pic. 3-84. Front axle: 1 - mud deflector; 2 - lower cover of the gearbox housing; 3 - drive gear bearings; 4 - differential case; 5 -...
Removal and installation of the forward bridge Position the vehicle on a lift or pit and hang the front of the vehicle. Remove the anti-roll bar, suspension cross members and engine crankcase skid plate. Disconnect the shock...
Disassembly of the front axle Install and fix the front axle on the repair stand Remove plug 5 and drain the oil from the crankcase, then perform the following operations on both ends of the front axle:...
Checking the technical condition Check the condition of the parts according to the requirements given in chapter « rear axle », in addition, make sure that: Inner joint housing ball bearing is not worn or damaged...
Front axle assembly Before assembly, by the marks on the gears of the final drive, make sure that their gear ratio is equal to the gear ratio of the rear axle gearbox. Assemble and adjust the front...
Front wheel drive Torque is transmitted to the front wheels from the front drive axle through two hinges connected to each other by a shaft 4 (pic. 3-85). External hinge (constant-velocity joint)...
Removal and installation of a drive of forward wheels Removing Install the car on a lift or a viewing ditch, apply the parking brake and perform the following operations on both sides of the car: hang the front of the car and place...
Dismantling and assembly of a drive of forward wheels Disassembly Disassembly is carried out in case of damage to the protective covers 6 and casings 5 in order to check the condition of the hinge parts and the quality of the...