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Technical description

General information

• Technical characteristics of the car VAZ 2123 Chevrolet Niva
• Vehicle data sheet

Controls and instruments

• Governing bodies
• Instrument cluster
• Ventilation and heating control unit
• Rocker switches and controller block
• Warning light unit
• Electronic anti-theft system
• Gearshift paddles
• Front seat heating switches
• Control unit for exterior mirrors
• Front door power switches
• Transmission levers

Instructions for use VAZ 2123 Chevrolet Niva

• Car keys
• Doors
• Central castle
• Hood
• Fuel filler cap
• Steering column
• Front seats
• Heated front seats
• Adjusting the position of the rear-view mirrors
• Back seat
• Luggage compartment
• Seat belts
• Gear lever
• Transfer case control lever
• Parking brake
• Ignition switch (lock)
• Outdoor lighting
• Daylight switch
• Headlight switch
• Direction indicator switch
• Headlight switch
• Headlight range control
• Instrument dimmer
• Front fog light switch
• Rear fog light switch
• Hazard warning lights
• Interior Lighting
• Individual lighting shades
• Luggage compartment light
• Windshield and tailgate cleaners and washers
• Power windows
• Heated glass tailgate
• Interior ventilation and heating control
• Sun visors
• Glove box
• Cigarette lighter and ashtrays
• Extendable cup holder
• Engine start
• Starting the engine at low ambient temperatures
• Starting the engine from the battery of another car
• 4WD driving
• Car towing

Safety precautions for servicing and repairing a car

Maintenance

• Location of the main units of the car
• Checking the car before leaving
• Checking the level and changing the engine oil
• Checking the level and changing the gearbox oil
• Checking the level and changing the oil in the transfer case
• Checking the level and changing the oil in the front axle gearbox
• Checking the level and changing the oil in the rear axle gearbox
• Checking the level and replacing the engine coolant
• Checking the performance of the thermostat cooling system
• Checking the level and replenishing fluid in the reservoir of the brake master cylinder
• Bleeding the hydraulic brake, replacing the brake fluid
• Checking the performance of the vacuum brake booster
• Checking the condition of the front wheel brakes
• Checking and adjusting the clearance in the front wheel hub bearings
• Checking the condition of the rear brakes
• Parking brake adjustment
• Adjusting the position of the brake light switch
• Functional check and adjustment of the rear brake pressure regulator actuator
• Checking the fluid level in the clutch reservoir
• Bleeding the hydraulic clutch, replacing the working fluid
• Checking the fluid level in the power steering reservoir
• Checking fluid levels in the windshield washer and tailgate reservoirs
• Adjusting the tension and replacing the auxiliary drive belt
• Checking condition and replacing spark plugs
• Replacing the fuel filter
• Replacing the air filter element
• Replacement of the replaceable element of the filter for cleaning the external air of the ventilation and heating system
• Checking the condition of the transmission and suspensions
• Greasing of bearings of crosspieces and splined joints of driveshafts
• Headlight adjustment
• Battery Maintenance
• Checking the condition of wheels and tires
• Wheel replacement
• Replacing the oxygen concentration sensor
• Replacing windshield wiper blades and tailgate wipers
• Car care
• Car wash
• Paint protection
• Glass care
• Wheel care
• Salon care

Engine

• Design description
• Replacing the cylinder head gasket
• Removing the hydraulic tensioner for the camshaft chain
• Removing low oil pressure warning lamp sensor
• Removing the oil feed pipe to the hydraulic chain tensioner
• Removing auxiliary drive belt rollers
• Removing the camshaft and valve drive levers
• Removing the camshaft timing chain damper
• Replacing the hydraulic bearings (hydraulic bearings) of the valve drive levers
• Replacing valve stem seals
• Replacing the front crankshaft oil seal
• Replacing the crankshaft rear oil seal
• Replacing the O-rings on the oil filter bracket
• Removing the alternator bracket
• Removing gear for oil pump drive
• Removing the chain and camshaft sprockets
• Removing the oil pump drive roller
• Replacing receiver gasket
• Replacing the intake manifold gasket and exhaust manifold
• Replacing the cylinder head gasket
• Dismantling and assembling the cylinder head
• Removing the oil separator for the crankcase ventilation system
• Powertrain support replacement
• Crankcase gasket replacement
• Removing the oil pump
• Dismantling and assembling the oil pump
• Dismantling the connecting rod and piston group (SHP)
• Removing and installing the engine
• Dismantling and assembling the engine

Power system

• Design description
• Removing the air supply hoses to the throttle body
• Removing the air filter housing
• Removing the throttle actuator, replacing the cable
• Removing the throttle body
• Removing the idle speed regulator
• Checking the pressure in the fuel system
• Replacing the fuel pressure regulator
• Removing the fuel rail and injectors, checking injectors
• Removing and disassembling the petrol pump assembly with a fuel gauge sensor
• Removing the fuel tank
• Removing the filler pipe with gravity valve
• Removing elements of the fuel vapor recovery system in the engine compartment

Engine management system

• Design description
• Operation of the management system
• Removing the controller
• Replacing engine control relay and fuses
• Removing the control unit for the automobile anti-theft system (APS-6)
• Removing the crankshaft position sensor
• Removing the coolant temperature sensor
• Removing the throttle position sensor
• Removing the mass air flow sensor
• Removing the knock sensor
• Removing the speed sensor
• Removing the ignition module

Cooling system

• Design description
• Coolant temperature sensor sensor replacement
• Replacing the thermostat
• Removing the expansion tank
• Removing the radiator
• Removing radiator electric fans
• Removing the coolant pump cover and pump assembly

Exhaust system

• Design description
• Front pipe removal
• Removing the catalytic converter and additional silencer
• Removing the main silencer

Transmission

Grip

• Design description
• Removing the clutch reservoir tank
• Removing the clutch master cylinder
• Removing the clutch slave cylinder
• Removing the clutch hydraulic hose
• Replacing the clutch cover and clutch plate
• Removing the clutch release mechanism

Gearbox

• Design description
• Replacing the stuffing box seal
• Replacement of an epiploon of a secondary shaft
• Removing and adjusting gear selector drive
• Dismantling the gear selector drive
• Gearbox removal
• Removing gearbox input shaft front bearing
• Dismantling and assembling the gearbox

Intermediate shaft

• Design description
• Removing the intermediate shaft
• Replacing elastic coupling
• Replacing the stuffing box seal for the splined shaft and coupling flange
• Swivel cover replacement
• Replacing constant velocity joint

Transfer box

• Description of constructions
• Replacing oil seal shaft seals
• Removing the speed sensor drive housing
• Removing the transfer case suspension brackets
• Replacing the differential lock warning lamp switch
• Removing the transfer case
• Disassembling and assembling the transfer case

Cardan transmission

• Design description
• Removing the propeller shaft
• Dismantling and assembling the universal joint
• Replacing oil seal for sliding fork

Front axle

• Design description
• Replacing oil seal for pinion gear
• Replacing bearing and oil seal for drive inner joint housing
• Removing the front axle gearbox
• Dismantling and assembling the front axle gearbox

Front wheel drive

• Design description
• Removing front wheel drives
• Removing and installing the external joint
• Removing and disassembling inner joint

Rear axle

• Design description
• Removing the axle shaft and replacing the oil seal
• Replacing wheel studs
• Replacing the oil seal for the driving gear of the final drive
• Removing the rear axle gearbox
• Dismantling and assembly of the rear axle gearbox

Front suspension

• Description of constructions
• Front wheel alignment
• Shock Absorber Removal
• Removing the upper ball joint
• Removing the lower ball joint
• Removing the spring and its lower support cup
• Removing the upper arm, replacing the silent blocks
• Removing the lower arm, replacing the silent blocks
• Removing the anti-roll bar
• Stretch remover
• Crossbeam removal
• Replacing the hub bearings

Rear suspension

• Design description
• Shock absorber removal
• Spring removal
• Removing the upper longitudinal bar
• Removing the lower longitudinal bar
• Crossbar removal
• Removing the rear axle beam

Steering

• Description of constructions
• Side link removal
• Replacing mudguards and tie rods
• Medium traction
• Removing the swingarm arm
• Steering wheel removal
• Steering column removal
• Bleeding the power steering system
• Steering gear removal
• Removing the power steering reservoir
• Removing the power steering radiator
• Power steering pump removal

Brake system

• Description of constructions
• Replacing the front brake pads
• Replacing the rear brake pads
• Removing the brake master cylinder reservoir
• Removing the brake master cylinder
• Removing the brake servo
• Replacing tee and brake tubes
• Dismantling the front brake mechanism
• Replacing the front brake hose
• Replacing the rear wheel cylinder
• Removing the rear brake hose
• Removing the rear brake pressure regulator and its drive
• Removing the parking brake components

Electrical equipment

• General information
• Mounting Block
• Replacing fuses and relays
• Replacing the mounting block
• Ignition switch
• Removing and disassembling the ignition switch
• Battery
• Removing the battery
• Generator
• Generator test
• Removing and disassembling the generator
• Starter
• Starter removal
• Dismantling the starter
• Outdoor lighting, light signaling, interior and trunk lighting
• Headlights
• Replacing bulbs, removing and disassembling the headlamp
• Headlight corrector
• Removing the headlight range control
• Removing the fog lamp, replacing the lamp
• Removing the side direction indicator, replacing the lamp
• Removing the reversing light switch
• Removing the brake light switch
• Replacement of lamps, removal of a back lamp
• Removing the rear license plate light, replacing the lamp
• Removing the interior light, replacing the lamp
• Removing the lampshade, replacing the lamp
• Removing the glove compartment light, replacing the lamp
• Removing the engine compartment light, replacing the lamp
• Removing the steering column switch
• Removing the alarm switch
• Removing the ambient temperature sensor
• Sound signal
• Beeping
• Power front doors
• Door Lock System
• Removing the control unit for the door lock system
• Windshield wiper and washer
• Removing and disassembling the windshield wiper
• Removing the windshield washer pump
• Rear door wiper and washer

Body

• Design description
• Removing the radiator lining
• Removing the lock and hood hook, traction drive lock
• Removing the exterior mirror
• Removing the front wheel housing liner
• Removing crankcase and engine mudguards
• Removing the front bumper
• Removing the fuel filler flap
• Removing the rear bumper
• Removing the front door trim
• Removing the inner handle of the front door
• Removing the outer handle of the front door
• Removing the front door lock
• Removing and adjusting the lock of the front door lock
• Removing the front door glass
• Removing the front door power window mechanism
• Removing the rear door trim
• Removing the outer rear door handle
• Removing the rear door lock
• Removing the rear door glass
• Removing the tailgate trim
• Removing the tailgate lock
• Removing the outer tailgate handle
• Removing the cleat and the cleat of the cleat of the tailgate
• Removing the inside rearview mirror
• Removing the front seat and slide
• Removing the rear seat
• Removing the glove box
• Removing the dashboard
• Removing the floor tunnel lining

Heating and ventilation system

• Design description
• Removing the central and side deflectors
• Removing heater electric fan
• Removing additional heater fan resistor
• Removing the heater radiator

Diagnostics of malfunctions.

• Engine and its systems
• Transmission, chassis, steering and braking system
• Electrical equipment
• Body
• Heating and ventilation system

Applications

• Repair tool
• Tightening torques for critical threaded connections
• Basic data for adjustments and control
• Applicable fuels, lubricants and operating fluids
• Removing the tailgate glass cleaner
• Removing the tailgate glass washer electric pump
• Heater fan motor
• Rear door glass heating system
• Testing devices
• Checking control devices and their sensors
• Removing instrument cluster, replacing lamps
• Lip seals (glands)
• Rolling bearings
• Lamps used in the car
• Characteristics of spark plugs

Schemes of electrical equipment (wiring diagrams) VAZ 2123 Chevrolet Niva