Design features of the front wheel drives of the Lada Priora VAZ-2170

What would the Priora be like if it had a 4x4 drive - would it have increased cross-country ability, the dynamics of the Lada Priora's engine would be enough for two drives, that's the question! Or rather, it would remain as dynamic as it is now, or the acceleration would become even worse. The chassis would be more expensive, there would be a transfer case, perhaps it would be like on the Niva. And this is not a reliable unit on the VAZ 2121. Of course, in nature there is a car with a 4wd drive, but it would be easier to say: the entire suspension has been redone - there is no other way to make an all-wheel drive Priora - it was designed that way.

Lada Priora is a standard city car with easy handling that even an inexperienced driver can handle in bad weather. What kind of drive is economical and safe in the city - front-wheel drive is correct. The Lada Priora, like all AvtoVAZ cars after 2107, has a front drive. But even such a car can be made even more manageable, but this operation will have the opposite, negative “side of the coin”.

The Lada Priora has always been produced by AvtoVAZ as a front-wheel drive car, but a car enthusiast could never dream of an all-wheel drive Priora. Someone may shake their head skeptically, but someone will say that this 4x4 drive formula for a Priora car is just right for Russian roads! Yes, we are not only talking about rural areas: in the city, on the slopes, a good roll of ice is created.

Why is there no factory all-wheel drive version?

The Lada 2170 was designed as a successor to the “tenth” family - a budget, urban, reliable car. All-wheel drive, of course, will have its advantages, but it will seriously increase fuel consumption, which in no way fits with the concept of a budget car. And servicing all-wheel drive is more difficult than servicing front-wheel drive. The 4x4 wheel arrangement is not used in all foreign cars in sedan, coupe, station wagon and hatchback bodies, because it is more suitable for premium cars and SUVs.

Modifications of Lada Priora 2171

The pre-styling station wagon model was sold on our market from 2009 to 2013.

The modernized station wagon model was offered here only from 2013 to 2015.

From 2014 to 2016, a version from Super Auto was produced with a 1.8-liter internal combustion engine VAZ 21128

We have a separate and very detailed material about all power units of the Priora
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Vehicle body and layout

Body type VAZ 2171 is a five-seater, five-door station wagon. The fifth door is solid and opens upward. The overall dimensions of the Lada Priora station wagon (body length, width and height) are 4210, 1680 and 1420 mm, respectively. The height is indicated taking into account the roof rails, which are not removable. For the Lada Priora station wagon, 10 body color options are offered: from black and dark red to white and silver. The "Lada Priora" station wagon in "Snow Queen" color is most suitable for southern regions, since it heats up less from the sun. In summer, cars of this color will not be so hot.

The vehicle's wheelbase (the distance between the front and rear axles) is 2492 mm. The front track is 1410 mm, the rear is slightly larger, its size is 1380 mm. Ground clearance (or ground clearance) is 170 mm. The trunk of the Priora station wagon has a volume of 444 cubic dm, and with the rear row seats folded, the volume will increase to 777 cubic dm, but the seats do not fold flat. Lada Priora 2171 has a front-wheel drive layout with a front transverse engine. The wheel arrangement is 4×2 (the car has 4 wheels, 2 of which are driving).

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If the profile of the car is somewhat reminiscent of the VAZ-2110, the same cannot be said about the interior. Here, absolutely every little detail has been changed. The Italian studio Carcerano, to which domestic designers turned for help, developed a unique plan. Thanks to him, the new Lada Priora has become even more “fresh” in the eyes of car enthusiasts. The main panel is made of soft plastic, the center console has a gray trim. She is wearing a rather pleasant oval-shaped watch. An on-board computer window appeared on the instrument panel, and its backlight was completely redesigned.

In addition, the upholstery has become more pleasant to the touch and of better quality in appearance, and a window control system has been added on the door armrests. The trunk and hood activators became electronic, which could not fail to attract attention. One of the most pleasant features of the Lada-2170 was the presence of a driver in the basic configuration, as well as front passenger airbags in the luxury configuration. The noise level was significantly reduced, heat and vibration insulation was improved. The only thing that remains unchanged is the space in the cabin. The front seat slides are very short, which will not allow a fairly tall person to fully stretch their legs. There is no seat height adjustment, which is also not very convenient for the driver.

Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of Lada Priora 2171

Cars rust quickly; traces of corrosion can be detected even after the first winter. The paintwork is also not durable and chips form quickly.

The interior is not the poorest in appearance and touch, it creaks from new and gets worse over time. Terrible build quality in places, as well as ergonomic miscalculations complete the picture.

But the biggest headache for the owner is constant electrical failures. Radio, air conditioning, immobilizer - the more bells and whistles, the more problems.

The 1.6-liter VAZ 21126 and VAZ 21127 units are distinguished by the presence of an adjustable intake and all their problems are similar: most often sensors, a thermostat or oil leaks are a concern here. Everything can be solved quite simply and inexpensively, which is why such motors are loved in our market. They are afraid of the need for a wedge of rollers or a pump; if the timing belt breaks, the valve always bends.

The manual transmission of the VAZ 2170 is most often criticized for the rapid wear of the synchronizers, the constantly rattling release bearing, and its not the clearest switching. The new manual transmission VAZ 2180 with cable drive is more reliable and more pleasant to use.

There are few complaints about the ride. The suspension is designed for our roads, cheap and reliable. Up to 100,000 km, steering tips, wheel bearings, and ball joints are often changed. The station wagon did not have any problems with the electric power steering; the brakes are quite good if you can find good pads.

Description of design

Wheel drives with constant velocity joints (CV joints) are used to transmit torque from the main gear to the drive wheels at different wheel rotation angles and suspension strokes. The car uses ball joints.

Front wheel drive : 1 — retaining ring of the inner joint housing; 2 — protective ring of the drive oil seal; 3 — internal hinge body; 4 - large clamp; 5 — protective cover; 6 - small clamp; 7 - shaft; 8 — outer hinge body; 9 — protective ring of the hub bearing; 10 — internal hinge clamp; 11 - thrust ring; 12 - separator; 13 - ball; 14 — clip; 15 — retaining ring

The wheel drive consists of internal and external joints of equal angular velocities, connected to each other by a shaft. The left drive shaft is made of steel rod, the right drive shaft is made of pipe. At the ends of the shaft there are splines on which CV joints are installed. The hinge consists of a body, a separator, a cage and six balls, which are placed in profiled grooves in the body and cage. In the body and the outer joint cage, the grooves are made along a radius, which ensures a rotation angle of the body relative to the cage of up to 42°. The grooves in the body and cage of the internal hinge are straight, which allows the hinge body to move relative to the cage in the longitudinal direction, lengthening or shortening the drive (compensating for the mutual movement of the suspension and power unit). The movement of the internal hinge housing is limited by a clamp installed in the hinge housing.

Drives of the right “A” and left “B” wheels : 1 - internal joint housing; 2 — large clamp for securing the cover; 3 — protective cover of the internal hinge; 4 — small clamp for securing the cover; 5 — right wheel drive shaft; 6 — protective cover of the outer hinge; 7 — outer hinge body; 8 — left wheel drive shaft

The hinge cage is installed on the shaft splines and is secured against longitudinal movement by thrust and locking rings. The hinge body has a splined shank. A thread is cut at the end of the shank of the outer hinge housing, and a groove is machined at the end of the shank of the inner hinge housing in which a retaining ring is installed. The splined shank of the outer joint housing is inserted into the front wheel hub and secured with a bearing nut. The splined shank of the internal joint housing is inserted into the drive gear installed in the gearbox and secured in it with a retaining ring. The hinge parts are manufactured with high precision. The inner surface of the hinge body is high-frequency hardened. Balls of one sorting group are installed in the hinge. When assembling the hinge, the balls are selected for each hinge individually, so it is impossible to repair the hinge by replacing parts in a garage or service station. A worn hinge is replaced only as an assembly. Before assembly, put 40 g into the outer joint and 80 g of CV joint-4 lubricant into the inner joint. The tightness of the hinge, an indispensable condition for its reliable operation, is ensured by rubber protective covers. The hinge cover is placed on the hinge body and the drive shaft and secured with clamps. When replacing the cover, its fastening clamps should also be replaced with new ones. It is allowed to use only special clamps with a smooth inner surface and without protruding parts. Replenishment or replacement of lubricant, as well as any other maintenance of wheel drives, is not required during vehicle operation. The car owner only needs to monitor the condition of the protective covers of the hinges and their fastening clamps. A damaged cover must be replaced as quickly as possible, since dirt getting into the lubricant causes rapid wear of the hinge parts and its failure.

Lada Priora station wagon

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The Lada Priora station wagon in the back of VAZ 2171 or 21713 was assembled by the company from 2009 to 2015 and before the appearance of Largus it was considered the largest car among VAZ passenger models. Restyled version, equipped with a 106 hp engine. had its own index 21715.

The Priora family also includes models: 2170, 2172 and 2173.

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Find out: is 4x4 drive possible in a Priora car?

What would the Priora be like if it had a 4x4 drive - would it have increased cross-country ability, the dynamics of the Lada Priora's engine would be enough for two drives, that's the question! Or rather, it would remain as dynamic as it is now, or the acceleration would become even worse. The chassis would be more expensive, there would be a transfer case, perhaps it would be like on the Niva. And this is not a reliable unit on the VAZ 2121. Of course, in nature there is a car with a 4wd drive, but it would be easier to say: the entire suspension has been redone - there is no other way to make an all-wheel drive Priora - it was designed that way.

Lada Priora is a standard city car with easy handling that even an inexperienced driver can handle in bad weather. What kind of drive is economical and safe in the city - front-wheel drive is correct. The Lada Priora, like all AvtoVAZ cars after 2107, has a front drive. But even such a car can be made even more manageable, but this operation will have the opposite, negative “side of the coin”.

The Lada Priora has always been produced by AvtoVAZ as a front-wheel drive car, but a car enthusiast could never dream of an all-wheel drive Priora. Someone may shake their head skeptically, but someone will say that this 4x4 drive formula for a Priora car is just right for Russian roads! Yes, we are not only talking about rural areas: in the city, on the slopes, a good roll of ice is created.

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