Lada Niva Manual - Maintenance
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Gearbox, Transfer Case.
Front and Rear Axles
After the first 2000-3000 Km and every 30.000 Km, change oil in
the gearbox, transfer case, and front and rear axles. Do it right after
the trip, when oil is still hot. Drain used oil through the holes closed
with plugs 2 (Figs. 46, 47, 48, 49). Pour fresh oil through the level
check holes closed with plugs 1, up to the lower edges of these
holes.
Every 10,000 Km check oil level which
should reach the lower edges of the level
check holes. Check be- fore the trip to be
sure that all oil has dripped down from
the walls and gears.
Propeller Shaft Splined Connections and Crosses
Every 10.000 Km deliver grease to the splined connections through
the grease fittings and grease-gun the crosses with grease No. 158 or
cDMOn-ZY till fresh grease shows up under the seals.
Joints of Front Wheel Drive Propeller Shafts
While in service, care of the joints of the front wheel drive propeller shafts is confined only
to regular checking the condition of protective boots. A damaged boot should be immediately
replaced with a new one upon washing the joint and changing the grease. This operation
should be performed at a service station.
HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBERS AND ANTIROLL BAR
Every 30.000 Km check the shock absorbers for serviceability. If the shock absorbers
operation becomes less efficient, which is manifested by slow damping of oscillations (3-4
oscillations) of the car body on crossing a road bump, or by unusual knocking in the shock
absorbers, apply to a service station. Pay attention also to the condition of shock absorber
rubber bushings and rubber cushions of the antiroll bar. If the rubber bushings and cushions
show any signs of damage or age-hardening, replace them with new ones.
STEERING GEAR AND WHEELS
Steering Gear Clearances
Every 20,000 Km (and also after the first 2,000-3,000 Km if the car is new), check the
steering wheel for play which should not exceed 18-20 mm measured on the wheel rim with
the wheels in the straight ahead position and with normal clearances in the steering gear. If the
steering wheel play exceeds this value, perform an overall check of the steering gear:
Fig 46. Gearbox.
1- check hole
plug, 2- drain hole plug
Fig 47. Transfer Case.
1- check
hole plug, 2- drain hole plug
Fig 48. Front Axle.
1- check hole
plug, 2- drain hole plug
Fig 49. Rear Axle.
1- check hole
plug, 2- drain hole plug.
