This is the workshop manual for Lada Niva 1.7 litre models in pdf format, the reader will be included. Contains excellent details and diagrams.

About this manual

This Manual provides information on routine maintenance and servicing and is intended for engineers

and mechanics of service outlets, garages and workshops.

The Manual covers the following models:

VAZ-21213 model - an off-road vehicle, three-door body of all-steel unitary construction,

with 1.7 litre carburettor engine;

VAZ-21214 model - with 1.7 litre Central Fuel Injection Engine;

VAZ-21214-20 model - with 1.7 litre Sequential Fuel Injection Engine;

VAZ-21215 model - with Turbo Diesel Engine.

The chapters of the manual give full descriptions of VAZ-21213 vehicle units. For general description,

service and repair procedures applicable to other models, refer to Section 9 where you can also find the

information on additional and alternative equipment fitted to the vehicles.

The Manual provides a detailed description of service operations on the base of OEM parts, with helpful

information on fault diagnosis, along with clear indications on removal and refitting, dismantling and

reassembly, adjustment and repair of various vehicle units.

We recommend to use special tools and working facilities as listed in Attachment No 2. Tighten the

thread connections to torques specified in Attachment No 1. Basic adjustments and inspection checks are

outlined in Attachment No 3. Refer to Attachment 4 for recommended lubricants and fuels.

Due to the on-going process of vehicle improvement aimed to enhance the VAZ vehicle reliability and

performance, the manufacturer can make alterations and design changes which may fail to enter this publication.

Such changes and alterations will be incorporated into our manuals at the earliest opportunity.

The Manual describes the vehicle design as of October 1999.