The wheel drive consists of two constant velocity joints (CV joints) connected to each other by a shaft. Shafts are not interchangeable
The automatic transmission uses Genuine EJ-1 ATF transmission oil (supplied by JX Nippon Oiland Energy Corporation) in accordance with the current “Codifier of main and auxiliary materials used in the maintenance and repair of Lada vehicles” K 3100.25100.00018
If the master cylinder piston jams (due to corrosion, breakage of the return springs), incomplete release of the brakes on all wheels may occur
Turn off the ignition and disconnect the engine management system wiring harness block from the sensor
We remove the steering column cover to replace the ignition switch, remove the steering column, remove the instrument panel
It is more convenient to remove the rear axle on a lift.
If it is not possible to place the car on a lift, carefully lift the rear of the car by placing a jack under the beam
Usually, the manufacturer installs on the car wheels for tubeless tires 53x13H2 ET 35, 5Jx14H2 ET 35 or 5½ Jx14H2 ET35, where: 5 (51/2) is the rim width in inches;
The filter element in the ventilation and heating system should last for 30,000 km. But as experience shows, not in our conditions
Inspection of the condition of the Lada Granta chassis and transmission
Inspection is best done on a lift or inspection pit
Hang the wheels one by one, check the condition of the wheel hub bearings
To replace steering rods you will need a lift or platform
Tools you will need are a flat-blade screwdriver and wrenches 13 and 15
The front suspension arm is replaced if the geometry of the arm is broken (the arm is bent), the rubber-metal hinges are torn, swollen on one side, or their rubber has lost its elasticity
Removing and installing the fuel tank flap
Preparing the car for work
Using a 7 mm socket wrench, unscrew nut 1 securing the plug driver. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws 2 securing the fuel tank flap
Before removing any sensor or engine control unit, you need to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery
Depending on the configuration, Lada Granta, Lada Priora, Lada Kalina and other models can be equipped with a VAZ 11183 engine
Removing an automatic transmission is discussed in the article - “How to remove the automatic transmission of a Lada Granta”
Install the automatic transmission on the workbench