Model Alias:
        
        
            Lada Taiga, Lada Sport, Lada Riva (some export markets), VAZ-2121, VAZ-2123
        
     
    
    
        
            Generation Code:
        
        
            First Generation (VAZ-2121) / Second Generation (VAZ-2123 - Chevrolet Niva)
        
     
    
        
            Applicable Years:
        
        
            1999 - Present (covering evolution and variants)
        
     
    
    
        
            Chassis Codes:
        
        
            VAZ-2121, VAZ-21213, VAZ-21214, VAZ-2123
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Segment:
        
        
            Compact SUV / Off-Road Utility Vehicle
        
     
    
        
            Target Audience:
        
        
            Enthusiasts, off-roaders, DIY mechanics, owners seeking to maintain and repair their vehicle
        
     
    
    
        
            Key Competitors Contemporary:
        
        
            Suzuki Samurai, Jeep Wrangler (in utility/off-road focus), early Land Rover Defender
        
     
    
    
        
            Vehicle Strengths:
        
        
            Exceptional off-road capability, robust construction, simple mechanics, affordability, distinctive design
        
     
    
    
        
            Core Benefit:
        
        
            Empowers owners and technicians with factory-level information for all repair and maintenance needs.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Variants Covered:
        
        
            1.6L, 1.7L, 1.7L (Fuel Injection), 1.8L (Opel-sourced, Chevrolet Niva)
        
     
    
        
            Body Styles Covered:
        
        
            3-door, 5-door (later models), Pick-up (some variants)
        
     
    
        
            Trim Levels Covered:
        
        
            All standard trim levels and special editions within the specified years
        
     
    
    
        
            Estimated Page Count:
        
        
            Hundreds (exact number not specified but described as very detailed)
        
     
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            Factory Service & Repair Workshop Manual
        
     
    
    
        
            Language:
        
        
            English (implied by product description context)
        
     
    
    
 
    
    
    
        
            Powertrain:
        
        
            Engine mechanicals, fuel system (carbureted & fuel injected), ignition system, exhaust system, cooling system
        
     
    
        
            Drivetrain:
        
        
            Clutch, gearbox (4-speed & 5-speed), transfer case, front axle, rear axle, drive shafts, differentials
        
     
    
        
            Suspension Steering:
        
        
            Front independent suspension, rear live axle suspension, shock absorbers, springs, steering system (including power steering where applicable)
        
     
    
        
            Brakes:
        
        
            Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, brake system hydraulics, parking brake
        
     
    
        
            Electrical Electronics:
        
        
            12V electrical system, battery, alternator, starter motor, lighting, gauges, wiring diagrams, fuses, relays, basic ECU diagnosis (for fuel injected models)
        
     
    
        
            Body Chassis:
        
        
            Chassis construction, body panels, doors, hood, tailgate, interior trim, seats, glass, bumpers
        
     
    
        
            Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning:
        
        
            HVAC system, heater core, blower motor, ventilation ducts
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Routine servicing, oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks and changes, lubrication points, tune-ups
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Diagnostic procedures for common faults, symptom-based troubleshooting guides
        
     
    
        
            Repair Overhaul:
        
        
            Component removal, disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, and installation of all major systems
        
     
    
        
            Component Replacement:
        
        
            Engine, transmission, clutch, suspension components, brake components, electrical parts, body parts
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostics:
        
        
            Engine timing, ignition timing adjustments, fuel pressure testing (for FI models), basic electrical testing
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Comprehensive (covers everything from basic maintenance to major overhauls and diagnostics, suitable for professional mechanics)
        
     
    
        
            Illustrations:
        
        
            Detailed photos and exploded diagrams
        
     
    
        
            Instructions:
        
        
            Step-by-step instructions
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Code Typical:
        
        
            VAZ-21214
        
     
    
        
            Engine Type:
        
        
            Inline-4 Cylinder, naturally aspirated
        
     
    
        
            Displacement:
        
        
            1.7 L (1690 cc)
        
     
    
    
        
            Horsepower Typical:
        
        
            82 hp @ 5000 rpm (VAZ-21214)
        
     
    
        
            Torque Typical:
        
        
            130 Nm (96 lb-ft) @ 3200 rpm (VAZ-21214)
        
     
    
    
        
            Fuel Delivery:
        
        
            Carburetor (early models, e.g., VAZ-2121) / Multi-point Fuel Injection (later models, e.g., VAZ-21214)
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Type:
        
        
            Unleaded Gasoline (Octane rating typically 92-95 RON)
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Code Early:
        
        
            VAZ-2121 (1.6L, 75 hp)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Code Chevrolet:
        
        
            2123 (1.8L Opel C18NE, 103 hp for Chevrolet Niva)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            4-speed Manual (early models) / 5-speed Manual (later models)
        
     
    
    
        
            Drivetrain Layout:
        
        
            Full-time 4WD with lockable center differential and low-range gearing
        
     
    
    
        
            Gearbox Oil:
        
        
            API GL-4, SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90 (check manual for specific grades)
        
     
    
        
            Transfer Case Oil:
        
        
            API GL-4, SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90 (check manual for specific grades)
        
     
    
        
            Differential Oil:
        
        
            API GL-5, SAE 80W-90 (check manual for specific grades)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Crash Test Results:
        
        
            Limited official crash test data available for early models; later models and Chevrolet Niva have improved safety features but generally not to modern Western standards.
        
     
    
    
        
            Braking System:
        
        
            Front Disc, Rear Drum
        
     
    
        
            ABS:
        
        
            Optional or standard on later models (especially Chevrolet Niva)
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags:
        
        
            Driver airbag standard on later models; passenger airbag optional or absent on early models.
        
     
    
        
            Seatbelts:
        
        
            All seating positions (3-point front, 2-point or 3-point rear depending on year/market)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Audio System:
        
        
            Basic AM/FM radio, optional CD player (on later models or aftermarket).
        
     
    
        
            Display:
        
        
            Simple dashboard with analog gauges for speed, RPM, fuel, temperature, oil pressure.
        
     
    
    
        
            Cruise Control:
        
        
            Not typically fitted from factory.
        
     
    
        
            Parking Sensors:
        
        
            Not typically fitted from factory.
        
     
    
    
        
            Bluetooth:
        
        
            Not typically fitted from factory, aftermarket solutions available.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Change:
        
        
            Typically every 7,500 - 10,000 km or 6-12 months, whichever comes first.
        
     
    
        
            Air Filter Replacement:
        
        
            Every 15,000 - 20,000 km or as needed based on operating conditions.
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement:
        
        
            Every 20,000 - 30,000 km, depending on plug type.
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Coolant:
        
        
            Ethylene Glycol based coolant (e.g., G11 or G12, check manual for compatibility)
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid:
        
        
            DOT 3 or DOT 4
        
     
    
        
            Power Steering Fluid:
        
        
            ATF Dexron II or III (if equipped with power steering)
        
     
    
        
            Windshield Washer Fluid:
        
        
            Water-based washer fluid, with or without antifreeze additives.
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Faults:
        
        
            Rusting bodywork, carburetor tuning issues (early models), suspension wear, electrical gremlins, potential for clutch wear with heavy use, transfer case noise.
        
     
    
        
            Common Fixes:
        
        
            Regular rust prevention and repair, carburetor cleaning and adjustment, suspension bush replacement, electrical connector cleaning and rewiring, transmission fluid changes, clutch replacement.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Manufacturer:
        
        
            AvtoVAZ (later AvtoVAZ OJSC), Soviet Union / Russia
        
     
    
    
        
            Original Concept:
        
        
            Designed as a robust, affordable, and highly capable off-road vehicle for various terrains and conditions.
        
     
    
        
            Major Updates:
        
        
            Introduction of 1.7L engine (VAZ-21213), fuel injection (VAZ-21214), 5-speed gearbox, minor styling updates, development of the Chevrolet Niva (2002) with significant body and mechanical revisions.
        
     
    
    
        
            Original Production Start:
        
        
            1977
        
     
    
        
            Production Locations:
        
        
            Tolyatti, Russia (AvtoVAZ)
        
     
    
        
            Production Volume:
        
        
            One of the longest-produced single-generation vehicles, with millions of units manufactured.