Do-it-yourself chevrolet niva CV joint repair

In detail: do-it-yourself repair of a Chevrolet Niva driveshaft joint from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

Today we have a car Chevrolet Niva (Chevrolet Niva), 2012 of release, on which it is necessary to replace the driveshaft CV joint, for repair. The problem with the CV joint arose due to a torn anther, the owner of the car did not notice this in time, as a result, road dust and dirt got there, and unpleasant sounds appeared during movement.

Getting to work, remove the gimbal, unscrewing 4 nuts on the bridge on each side (key 13), remove part of the protection. For the convenience of work, longitudinal jet thrusts were unscrewed. We dismantle the cardan.

Before starting the repair, a Cardan repair kit was purchased, its number in the spare parts catalog: 21214-2201160. The kit comes with a boot, grease, separator, two clamps, new nuts, engravers, plugs, a stopper and assembly instructions.

Using a screwdriver, remove the plug:

We remove the stopper of external fixation. From the repair kit, first install the clamp, then the boot, add lubricant:

We put on a stopper, while its dimensions did not match a little, I had to go to the turner. We take the separator, remove the fixing clamps from it and put it on. We fill the grease into the separator, in general, it was not enough from the repair kit, I had to add a little of my own. We put the cardan in place.

Video replacement of the driveshaft CV joint in the Chevrolet Niva:

Backup video how to replace the driveshaft CV joint in a Chevrolet Niva:

Manual for Chevrolet Niva 1st generation (2002-2018) operation, maintenance, repair, modernization, modification, crazy hands, bring to mind

We carry out work on a viewing ditch or overpass. During operation, you will need to rotate the drive shaft, so you should put the machine in neutral and release the parking brake lever. You can hang the machine on one rack in front or behind (depending on which shaft you need to remove). In this case, you do not have to roll the car to turn the shaft.

Video (click to play).

The procedure for removing the front and rear drive shafts is similar. We install an adjustable stop under the transfer case. With a “13” head with an extension, we unscrew the four nuts securing the side brackets of the transfer case suspension and two nuts of the cross member of the rear bracket of the transfer case.

We lower the transfer case on the stop so that it comes off the mounting studs.

Turning the shaft with an open-end wrench “by 13”, we unscrew in turn the four nuts securing the shaft to the flange of the drive axle.

The nuts are equipped with Teflon inserts designed to prevent spontaneous loosening. It is recommended not to allow repeated use of nuts and to replace them with new ones in a timely manner.

To remove the nuts, insert a mounting blade into the slot between the CV joint and the flange, then press the CV joint so that it moves slightly along the splines of the shaft and allows you to remove the unscrewed nuts.

Then, with two mounting blades, we press the CV joint so that the mounting studs come out of the holes in the drive axle flange.

The transfer box removed from the mounting studs allows this to be done. If you do not release the transfer case, then the free play of the spline connections of both CV joints will not be enough.

Holding the drive shaft with your free hand, unscrew the four nuts securing the shaft to the transfer case flange ...

Install the drive shaft in reverse order.

Being a car from the SUV class, Chevrolet Niva, respectively, is equipped with all-wheel drive.But what if not a cardan transmission can transmit torque from the transfer case to the wheels. Today we will consider the complete picture of the rear cardan of the Chevrolet Niva car, its features, structure, how the replacement is carried out if there are faulty breakdowns.

The cardan gear is a steel hollow tube. The thickness of the metal of the tube is from 1 to 2 mm. This tube is welded on both sides:

The fork of the second hinge is connected to the splined tip and put on it. Thus, a spline connection is provided. This connection must be sealed with an oil seal, which is installed on the slip fork.

So, the torque on a Chevrolet Niva car is transmitted through cardans (front and rear), but we are only interested in the rear. On the Chevrolet Niva, the design of both the front and rear cardans is almost the same, the difference is only in the length of the device.

On restyled models, the design of the driveshaft has an improved look, and on models since 2010, the Chevrolet Niva is equipped with a drive shaft with hinges of equal angular endings. The components of the Chevrolet Niva rear cardan of models until 2010 and the CV joint shaft of models from 2010 are shown in the photo below.

The image "A" shows the steel base, called the shaft (2). On both sides at the ends there are crosses connected on one side by a shaft flange (1) and a sliding fork flange (4). There is also a sliding fork (3). On restyled models, the cardan design has already acquired a distinctive appearance from earlier modifications of the Chevy Niva, and is a shaft with constant velocity joints (B). The image shows that the shaft consists of a tube (7), the CV joint device itself (5) on both sides and, of course, anthers. The boot is designed to protect the connection from not only dust, but also water and dirt. It also keeps grease from leaking out.

The performance test is carried out on the included neutral transmission of the PP box. The car is driven onto a flyover or viewing hole and placing shoes under the wheels so that the car can move, but does not roll off the flyover. Let's get to the testing. The check is carried out for both types of structures:

External inspection. All joints are inspected, if there are any loosening of the bolts, in what condition the anther is.
Then, with both hands, the shaft is clasped on the side where the connections are checked, and the rocking is carried out with sharp movements. If a small backlash is inherent, then the design is faulty. There should be no backlash.
With sharp movements, it is necessary to turn the shaft around the axis of its rotation, while holding the fork-flange of the hinge with one hand. There should be no circumferential gaps.

The vehicle is installed on the overpass. At the gearbox, the lever is placed in the neutral position, and the parking brake in the down position. Shoes for safety are installed under the wheels.

Before carrying out the removal, it is necessary to make notches on the ends of the flanges, the drive axle and the transfer cases at the joints. This will help return the shaft to its original position without the need for balancing.

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The cardan bracket nut is unscrewed, while supporting the bolt so that it does not rotate.

All fastening nuts are unscrewed in the same way. Their number is four pieces on one side. The nuts are Teflon coated to prevent self-rotation.

After removal, even if the shaft is not replaced, it is recommended to replace the nuts with new ones.

Three mounting bolts are removed on one side, and the fourth is left to fix the product in its original position.

We perform operations for unscrewing the nuts on the other side of the fastening. The order of unscrewing does not matter.

The last bolt is removed from one side and the cardan is removed, while its parts are reduced to the slot.

The product was removed, now it is being repaired, and if it is impossible, it is being replaced with a new one. The installation order is the reverse of removal.

Many Shniv owners drive exactly on new models, so it will be relevant for them to present the procedure for removing the cardan from the CV joint.

You can not hold the shaft, but fix it with a strong rope to the bottom of the car, well, or use the help of a friend.

It is worth paying special attention to such an important issue: How to put the boot on the CV joint correctly? This question is replete with its popularity on the forums, but unfortunately few people pay attention to such user sites. So, how to replace the anther on the cardan with the CV joint of the Chevrolet Niva SUV is described below:

A new anther is purchased, if necessary, two, because one product is located on both sides. The cost of one is about 150-200 rubles.
The cardan is removed, the procedure is described above.
We take out the device from the pit and proceed to the removal of the old worn boot. The plug is removed from the back of the hinge.
The retaining ring is removed from the splined part, and then the hinge is removed.
On the side where the boot is put on, another retaining ring is installed, which must also be removed.
We take out the hinge, and the order of the location of the parts must be remembered. The worn duster is removed.

The anther can be removed by cutting, this sequence of actions is necessary to put a new element.

All parts are washed, then lubricated and dressed in place.

The boot is initially put on the shaft, and then all the other details.

Clamps are installed on the anther.

Similarly, the anther is replaced on the other side. Everything is ready to assemble the cardan into place.

Thus, each driver of a Niva Chevrolet car will be able to independently replace the cardan using this information, regardless of the year of manufacture of his SUV. Successful repair work, dear Shnivavody!

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Being a car from the SUV class, the Chevrolet Niva, respectively, is equipped with all-wheel drive.But what if not a cardan drive can transmit torque from the transfer case to the wheels. Today we will consider the complete picture of the rear cardan of the Chevrolet Niva car, its features, structure, how the replacement is carried out if there are faulty breakdowns.

The cardan gear is a steel hollow tube. The thickness of the metal of the tube is from 1 to 2 mm. This tube is welded on both sides:

Types of cardan shafts

1. Slotted tip;
2. Fork hinge.

The fork of the second hinge is connected to the splined tip and is dressed on it. Thus, a spline connection is provided. This connection must be sealed with an oil seal, which is installed on the slip fork.

So, the torque on a Chevrolet Niva car is transmitted through cardans (front and rear), but we are only interested in the rear. On the Chevrolet Niva, the design of both the front and rear cardan shafts is almost the same, the difference is only in the length of the device.

Comparison of old and new cardan shafts

The image "A" shows the steel base, called the shaft (2). On both sides at the ends there are crosses (their purpose and design can be found in the corresponding article), connected on one side by a shaft flange (1) and a sliding fork flange (4). There is also a sliding fork (3). On restyled models, the cardan design has already acquired a distinctive appearance from earlier modifications of the Chevy Niva, and is a shaft with constant velocity joints (B). The image shows that the shaft consists of a tube (7), the CV joint device itself (5) on both sides and, of course, anthers. The boot is designed to protect the connection from not only dust, but also water and dirt. It also keeps grease from leaking out.
Check of serviceability of cardan transfer

The performance check is carried out on the included neutral transmission of the PP box. The car is driven onto a flyover or viewing hole and placing shoes under the wheels so that the car can move, but does not roll off the flyover. Let's get to the testing. The check is carried out for both types of structures:

1. External examination. All joints are inspected, if there are any loosening of the bolts, in what condition the anther is.
2. Next, with both hands, the shaft is clasped on the side where the connections are checked, and swaying is carried out with sharp movements. If a small backlash is inherent, then the design is faulty. There should be no backlash.
3. With sharp movements, it is necessary to turn the shaft around the axis of its rotation, while holding the fork-flange of the hinge with one hand. There should be no circumferential gaps.

When the design of the device, so to speak, loses the balance of the plates, or all parts of the product are replaced, then upon completion it is imperative to re-balance the cardan shaft. If, after balancing, the problems of product malfunction are not eliminated, then the shaft assembly with all elements is replaced. If the shaft is not balanced, then this will gradually lead to an increase in the number of vibrations, especially at a speed of 60-80 km / h.Cardan balancing is carried out either by visiting the service station, where the masters will perform all related work, or on their own, which will save money. But that is another story.Removal and replacement of the cardan shaftRemoval and then replacement of the cardan on Chevrolet Niva trim levels until 2010 is carried out in the following order:1. The vehicle is installed on the flyover. At the gearbox, the lever is placed in the neutral position, and the parking brake in the down position. Shoes for safety are installed under the wheels.
2. Before carrying out the removal, it is necessary to make notches on the ends of the flanges, the drive axle and the transfer case at the joints. This will help return the shaft to its original position without the need for balancing. Image - Do-it-yourself chevrolet niva CV joint repair

Shaft nuts

3. The gimbal bracket nut is unscrewed, while supporting the bolt so that it does not rotate.
4. All fastening nuts are unscrewed in the same way. Their number is four pieces on one side. The nuts are Teflon coated to prevent self-rotation.

After removal, even if the shaft is not replaced, it is recommended to replace the nuts with new ones.

5. Three mounting bolts are removed from one side, and the fourth is left to fix the product in its original position.
6. Operations for unscrewing the nuts are performed on the other side of the fastening. The order of unscrewing does not matter.
7. The last bolt is removed from one side and the cardan is removed, while its parts are reduced to the slot.
8. The product has been removed, now it is being repaired, and if it is impossible, it is being replaced with a new one. The installation order is the reverse of removal.

Many Chevrolet Niv owners drive exactly on new models, so it will be relevant for them to present the procedure for removing the cardan from the CV joint.

Shaft connection with distributor

You can not hold the shaft, but fix it with a strong rope to the bottom of the car, or use the help of a friend.

1. A new anther is purchased, if necessary, two, because one product is located on both sides. The cost of one is about 150-200 rubles.
2. The cardan is removed, the procedure is described above.
3. We take out the device from the pit and proceed to the removal of the old worn boot. The plug is removed from the back of the hinge.
4. The retaining ring is removed from the splined part, and then the hinge is removed.
5. On the side where the boot is put on, another retaining ring is installed, which must also be removed.
6. We take out the hinge, and the order of the location of the parts must be remembered. The worn duster is removed.

The anther can be removed by cutting, this sequence of actions is necessary to put a new element.

7. All parts are washed, then lubricated and dressed in place.

SHRUS grease
8. The boot is initially put on the shaft, and then all other parts.
9. Clamps are installed on the anther.
10. Similarly, the anther is replaced on the other side. Everything is ready to assemble the cardan into place.

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the anther on the CV joint that was near the bridge was torn, unscrewed the nuts from the studs from the razdatka and from the bridge, but I can’t remove the cardan shaft, the studs interfere. To no avail.

In general, from my experience, the easiest way: you unscrew the long jet thrusts and the cardan itself falls into your hands

Thanks for the advice, I'll try it now. Will it work without the hole?

I know that the guys from the forum on the ground unscrewed and pulled out the assembly line, but it didn’t work out for me ... I lifted the car, put it on stands, unscrewed the long rods and the cardan came out perfectly_

Thanks for the advice, I'll try it now. Will it work without the hole?

Tomorrow, to the pit, win. Unscrew the transfer case and move it aside.

This is the right decision, loosen the razdatka and the problem is solved good luck in this not an easy matter)))

We have a small city that has traveled all the auto shops, and there are about a dozen of them, and not one of them has a CV joint on the universal joint. I ordered in one, a cardan joint repair kit costs 2400 rubles. I’m already thinking if it’s better to put the rear one on the crosses.

I'm also thinking of putting a rear cardan on the crosspieces. if I put it on, will the shock disappear when working with the clutch?

try tightening the nut on the axle flange. just be careful. the spacer sleeve cannot be over tightened. maybe she weakened and that's where the backlash appeared. hence the blows.

cardan is removed simply. no jet rods and handouts need to be touched. in the normal state, the spline connection is almost completely retracted into engagement. it is not possible to compress it and remove the studs from the flange of the bridge even by mounting it. needs to be unwrapped. lift the body of the car with an elementary jack. the distance between the bridge and the hull (and hence the razdatka) begins to increase. cardan becomes short. and he will fall out of the flange. do not overdo it, otherwise you will write how to insert it back, the cardan will be too short. don't make money on nuts... hahaha good luck!

All the same, I had to loosen the pk, completely unscrewed the transverse mount and loosened the rest of the nuts, stretched the pk forward and the csrdan was removed. drove, everything is fine, there is no noise. In short, you need to have new anthers in stock and look under the car more often.

Chevrolet Niva has a factory designation VAZ 2123. This car was conceived to replace the obsolete VAZ 2121 model. However, both cars are produced today at the VAZ plant and each of them finds its buyer. The Chevrolet Niva VAZ 2123 has more comfort for the driver and passengers. The older Niva Vaz 2121 performs better on serious off-road. It also has a higher front overhang so it can tackle some pretty steep climbs.

Both cars have permanent four-wheel drive and a razdatka with a reduction gear. Structurally, the Chevrolet Niva VAZ 2123 and the usual Niva VAZ 2121 have many common nodes. The cars are quite easy to maintain, and replacing some parts that have failed is not an impossible task for an experienced motorist.

Today, the Chevrolet Niva VAZ 2123 is produced with modern additional equipment. In particular, they put on the car:

ABS;
Airbags;
Power steering;
Air conditioner.

In its price category, this car has practically no competitors with identical off-road potential. However, many scold the low-power engine that she inherited from the VAZ 2121 model. It was only slightly modified. This motor is clearly not enough power. It is only 80 horsepower, which by modern standards is not enough even for a compact city car, not to mention a full-fledged SUV. Hence the rather high consumption of gasoline. In addition, the efficiency is negatively affected by the fact that the all-wheel drive is permanent.

The build quality of the Chevrolet Niva VAZ 2123 has improved significantly in recent years. Parts are always in stock, and there are plenty of services ready to service this car throughout the country.

Vaz 2123 or Chevrolet Niva, like its predecessor Vaz 2121, has both a rear and a front driveshaft. Both nodes are quite reliable. The Chevrolet Niva cardan shaft consists of such elements as:

Shaft;
Two crosses;
sliding fork;
Seals and fasteners.

Rear driveshaft Niva

Before removing the Chevrolet Niva rear driveshaft, you must set the gear lever to neutral and release the handbrake. In order to maintain the balance of the propeller shaft after installing it back on the car, when removing it, it is necessary to mark, with paint or a center punch, the position of the shaft housing and the holder of the cross of the drive gear shaft of the differential.

Before removing the bolts and clamps securing the rear end of the driveshaft to the rear differential, it is necessary to mark the relative position of the holders and the universal joint cross.

The intermediate stage has been completed. Now, to remove the cardan, unscrew the bolts and remove the clamps of the rear universal joint. To prevent the cardan shaft from turning when the flange bolts are loosened, it is necessary to pass a screwdriver through the cross holder. We attach the needle bearing caps to the cross body with tape or duct tape to prevent them from falling when the driveshaft is removed.

We lower the cardan shaft, namely, its rear part. After that, we remove the cardan, or rather, its front part from the transfer case. Having removed the cardan, the transfer case is wrapped with an ordinary plastic bag. This is necessary to prevent loss of transmission fluid, as well as to prevent contamination of the internal elements of the removed propeller shaft.

When installing the cardan back into place, you need to use the clamps of the cross holders. It is necessary to remove the plastic bag from the transfer case and carefully wipe the freed surface. Then the cardan shaft is inserted into the transfer case. Next, take the cardan by the back and set it to its original position. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the installation marks match. If they do not match, then rotate the rear wheels and achieve alignment of the marks of the drive gear flange and the marks that are applied to the universal joint. Remove the tape or adhesive tape that fastened the bearing caps, and install new clamps, as well as bolts. This is how the driveshaft is removed and installed.

The intermediate cardan is removed from the Chevrolet Niva for repair, when the crosspiece needs to be replaced, as well as when performing other operations, if its presence on the car may interfere with successful operation. The car is driven into a pit or overpass. There are four nuts on the CV joints that secure them to the flange of the transfer case drive shaft. They are turned away. Then, with the help of a small chisel and a hammer, marks are made on the CV joints. The body of the CV joint and the transfer case flange are marked. Loosen the nuts for fastening the supports of the power unit and with a small crowbar shift the unit a couple of centimeters. After that, it will be possible to remove the studs, which the intermediate hinge has, from the flange holes. This is what needs to be done.

Next, unscrew the nuts of the bolts that secure the flexible coupling to the flange of the output shaft of the gearbox. Then these bolts are removed from the mounting sockets. If you cannot remove them with your bare hands, you can use a hammer. Now it is possible to remove the intermediate cardan shaft. Installing an intermediate driveshaft on a Chevrolet Niva VAZ 2123 in reverse order.

The Chevy Niva driveline is designed to transmit torque from the gearbox to the transfer case and from the transfer case to the front and rear drive shafts.Driveline Chevrolet Niva: 1 - front propeller shaft; 2 - intermediate cardan shaft; 3 - transfer case; 4 - rear cardan shaft.Intermediate driveshaft Chevy Niva: 1 – a flange of a secondary shaft of a transmission; 2 - nut; 3 - balancing washers; 4 - elastic coupling; 5 – flange fastening bolt; 6 - body of the hinge of equal angular velocities; 7 - nut; 8 - cap of the hinge body; 9 - intermediate cardan shaft; 10 – flexible coupling flange.Check the cardan transmission from below the vehicle, which is on a lift or inspection ditch. The transmission and transfer case must be in neutral. Check the reliability of tightening all threaded connections, the condition of the crosses and the rubber array of the flexible coupling of the intermediate shaft (external inspection).Grasp the shaft with both hands near the hinge of the Niva Chevrolet cross to be checked. With short, sharp movements, shake each driveshaft in directions perpendicular to its axis. Perceptible play in the hinges is not allowed. Repeat test for all universal jointsWith short, sharp movements, turn the cardan shaft around its axis in both directions, holding the fork-flange of the cardan joint from turning. Perceptible circumferential gaps are not permitted.

Repeat the test on the remaining universal jointsThe splines and crosses of the driveline require regular replenishment of grease. In the absence of lubrication, the spline joint or the needle bearing of the spider wears out with the appearance of play or, conversely, may jam. In both cases, the vibration of the driveline appears.You will need: grease gun, Fiol-2U grease Image - Do-it-yourself chevrolet niva CV joint repair

This is how the splined grease fitting is located, and this is how the crosses of the cardan joint are located. Using a syringe, pump grease through the front and rear driveshaft grease fittings. Pressurize until fresh grease comes out from under the seals.

To replace or repair the Chevrolet intermediate driveshaft, you will need a key for 13 and 19, a beard and a hammer

Unscrew the four self-locking nuts securing the constant velocity joint (CV joint) to the flange of the transfer case input shaft

Using a hammer and chisel, carefully mark the relative position of the CV joint housing and the transfer case flange

Loosen the nuts securing the power unit supports, use a crowbar to move it forward 1.5–2.0 cm and remove the hinge pins from the flange holes

Unscrew the three nuts of the bolts securing the elastic coupling of the Chevy Niva to the flange of the output shaft of the gearbox

Remove the bolts from the holes in the coupling and flange. If the bolts are hard to come out, use a punch and hammer to remove the shaft. Installation of the intermediate shaft on the Chevrolet Niva is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

To repair the intermediate cardan Niva Chevrolet, you will need a key for 14 and 19, a screwdriver, sliding pliers and a hammer

Thoroughly clean the constant velocity joint with a wire brush

Remove the collar securing the hinge boot casing with a screwdriver and sliding pliers and slide the casing along the shaft to expose the boot

Remove the cover fastening clamp using sliding pliers

Slide the hinge cover along the shaft and mark in any convenient way the relative position of the hinge and the shaft

Using a hammer and a wooden spacer, knock down and remove the hinge from the shaft

Remove boot and hinge boot cover

Remove the hinge boot valve

Loosen the three flexible coupling bolt nuts. Note the relative position and number of balancing washers before removing them from the coupling. Remove the bolts and remove the clutch. The assembly of the Chevrolet Niva intermediate driveshaft is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

To repair a Chevy Niva driveline, you will need a 13 wrench, a chisel and a hammer

Mark the mutual position of the flange of the front propeller shaft and the flange of the front axle gearbox with a hammer and chisel

Unscrew the four nuts of the bolts securing the propeller shaft to the flange of the front axle gearbox

Mark the mutual position of the flange of the front propeller shaft and the flange of the transfer case

Unscrew the four nuts of the bolts securing the driveshaft to the transfer case flange, remove the bolts and remove the driveshaft assembly. Similarly, remove the Chevrolet Niva rear driveshaft, not forgetting to mark its position relative to the transfer case flanges and the rear axle gearbox. Install the Chevy shafts, matching the previously applied marks, in the reverse order of removal.

To repair a Chevy driveline, you will need a pipe (gas) wrench, a screwdriver, a chisel, a goatee, a hammer, a cross-piece remover, a snap ring remover, a metal brush and a penetrating lubricant (for example, WD-40)

Thoroughly clean the parts and apply marks with a chisel that determine the relative position of the universal joint forks

Treat with penetrating lubricant the mounting points of the retaining rings

Using a hammer and a punch, slide the retaining ring and remove the retaining ring with a special puller or round nose pliers

Using a puller, slide the bearings of the crosses in the forks of the universal joint so that one of the bearings partially comes out of the eye of the fork

move the fork relative to the bearing

Remove the bearing from the eye of the fork with a pipe (gas) wrench or by clamping it in a vice

Remove the flange. Using a punch, remove the second bearing by installing a fork-flange on a socket of a suitable diameter. Similarly, disassemble the second end of the shaft to replace the Niva Chevrolet cross.

Apply marks that determine the relative position of the sliding fork of the cardan joint and the shaft

Using a screwdriver, bend the tabs of the stuffing box cage and slide the cage along the shaft

If necessary, remove the driveshaft shank seal by prying it out with a screwdriver. Clean and inspect all removed parts. Assess the condition of bearing housings, needles, cross spikes, seals. If these parts are damaged or worn, replace the cross of the Chevy Niva cardan

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Before assembling the hinge with a slotted screwdriver, thoroughly clean the grooves in the circlip lugs. Wipe off old grease from the splines and the inside surfaces of the bearing housings. Apply Fiol-2U grease or similar and install the crosses and parts in the reverse order of removal, aligning the marks made before disassembly. The replacement of the Chevrolet Niva cardan crosses is completed, install the shafts in place.