Repair of VAZ-2121
Removing the throttle assembly
We remove the throttle assembly to replace the idle speed controller or the throttle assembly gasket. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
We remove the gas cable for replacement and also when repairing engine components
Removing the crankshaft position sensor
The sensor provides the controller with information about the rotation speed and angular position of the crankshaft.
The four-terminal ignition coil is a block of two coils
The current in the primary windings of the coils is controlled by the controller depending on the engine operating mode.
The hydraulic tensioner is installed in the front part of the cylinder head (on the right side) under the outlet pipe of the cooling jacket
Replacing the cylinder head cover gasket of the VAZ-21214 engine
Disconnect the fuel rail pipes, the throttle cable and the brake booster hose from the brackets attached to the cylinder head.
Remove the cylinder head cover (see How to replace the cylinder head cover gasket of a VAZ-21213, VAZ-21214 car)
