Repair of VAZ-2121

The VAZ-21213 and its variants are off-road passenger cars. All wheels are permanently driven (non-disengageable all-wheel drive), and there is a center differential lock. The body is a monocoque, all-metal, welded unit. The engine is a four-cylinder, in-line, gasoline, four-stroke engine; the engine is mounted in the front, longitudinally. The VAZ-21213 is equipped with a 1.7-liter carbureted engine, the 21213 model, while the VAZ-21214 is equipped with a 21214 engine of the same displacement with multipoint fuel injection. (Previously, the VAZ-21214 was equipped with a 21214 engine with central fuel injection and a microprocessor-controlled ignition system.) The VAZ-21215 (sold for export) is equipped with a 1.9-liter XUD-9SD diesel engine from the Peugeot-Citroën concern.

VAZ-21214 vehicles are equipped with a three-component neutralizer emission control system.

Clutch - single-plate, dry, with a central diaphragm-type pressure spring

It is located in an aluminum crankcase, bolted to the engine block and structurally integrated with the gearbox.

Design features and possible malfunctions of the clutch were discussed in the article - “Features and malfunctions of the clutch”

We bleed the clutch after replacing the master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder or clutch hose

We carry out the work on a lift or inspection ditch.

Signs of replacing or repairing the clutch master cylinder is the clutch not disengaging (the pedal falls through).

The ignition system is contactless. Consists of a distribution sensor, switch, ignition coil, spark plugs, ignition switch and high and low voltage wires