All articles about the device and repair of components and elements of the steering of VAZ-2121 "Niva" cars and their modifications.
Steering device The steering device is shown in fig. 5-1 and 5-2. There are two options for installing the bipod shaft mouth: on a needle or ball bearing. The text gives numerical data for both...
General steering inspection When there is a malfunction in the steering (knocks, increased free play of the steering wheel or, conversely, its tight rotation, etc.) inspect the steering parts. Inspection is...
Checking the ball joints of the steering rods First of all, check the movement of the tip of the rods along the axis of the fingers. To do this, using the lever and support, move the tip parallel to the axis of the finger....
Removal and installation of the steering mechanism Removing Disconnect the wires from the battery and remove the signal switch by unscrewing the screws securing it. Remove the steering wheel. Remove both halves of a facing casing...
Disassembly and assembly of the steering gear housing Disassembly Drain the oil from the steering box. Attach the crankcase to bracket A.74076/R with support A.74076/1. Having unscrewed the nut of fastening of the steering arm 2...
Check and repair of the steering mechanism Carefully inspect the working surfaces of the roller and worm for signs of wear, jamming or scratches. Replace worn and damaged parts. Check the gap between the bushings and the...
Disassembly and assembly of the steering shaft Disassembly Turn away a coupling bolt of a plug of the cardan hinge and disconnect an intermediate and top shaft of a steering. If the upper shaft or its bearings are damaged,...
Rods and ball joints — removal and installation Loosen and unscrew the nuts with which the ball pins of the side rods are attached to the levers on the steering knuckles. Puller 67.7824.9516 (pic. 5-10) remove the ball pins...
Rods and ball joints — check and repair Check the condition of protective caps 2 (pic. 5-11), as described above (see « Inspection, testing and steering adjustment »). Replace damaged protective caps. Pic. 5-11. Section...
Pendulum arm bracket — removal and disassembly Separate the pendulum lever from the ball pins of the middle and side right rods by unpinning and unscrewing the pre-nuts and removing the ball pins from the lever sockets with a...
Swing Arm Bracket — Check Check the condition of the pendulum arm axle bushings; if you find an ovality or an unacceptable gap between them and the axle, then replace the bushings with new ones. Check the...
Swing Arm Bracket — Assembly and Installation Before assembly, lubricate the pendulum arm axle bushings and fill the space between them with LITOL-24 grease. The assembly procedure for the pendulum arm bracket is the reverse...