The design of the rear axle of the GAZ-53A and GAZ-66 vehicles is shown in Fig. 1 and 2.

To increase durability, the axles are equipped with a hypoid main gear. The driving gear is shifted downwards by 32 mm relative to the driven gear.

Disassembling the axle assembly with brakes and hubs (GAZ-53A).

• 1. Remove the axle shafts using the dismantling bolts.
• 2. Remove the axle shaft flange gasket.

The front axle structure is shown in Fig. 1.

The main gear and differential of the rear and front drive axles are the same, with the exception of the oil intake device of the pinion shaft bearings, which is not used in the front axle.

To assemble the engine, as well as to disassemble it, the engine cylinder block assembled with the clutch housing is fixed on a stand (see Fig. 1)

Before assembly, all engine parts are selected according to size, thoroughly washed, blown with compressed air and wiped with clean napkins

When installing the flywheel, its mounting nuts must be tightened uniformly with a force of 7.6-8.3 kgm

The car’s clutch is dry, single-plate, with a damper device, installed in a cast aluminum housing (Fig. 1)