The section deals with the device, maintenance and repair of a rear-wheel drive car BA3-2106 and its modifications (VAZ-21061, VAZ-21063, VAZ-21065) with carbureted engines models 2106, 2103 and 21011.
The car VAZ-2106 is a passenger car, five-seat, four-door, sedan with an all-metal monocoque body.
The engine is located in front of the car longitudinally. Clutch drive - hydraulic. Gearbox - mechanical, three-shaft, five-speed or four-speed (on early production cars).
Torque from the gearbox to the rear drive axle is transmitted by a two-shaft driveline.
The front suspension is independent, multi-link. The rear suspension is dependent, with a rigid beam connected to the body by one transverse and four longitudinal jet rods.
The working brake system of the car is with a dual-circuit hydraulic drive and a vacuum booster. Brake mechanisms of forward wheels - disk, back - drum. Parking brake - manual with cable drive to the rear wheel brakes.
Steering - with safety steering column and anti-theft device.
More detailed descriptions of vehicle systems are given in the relevant sections.