As many people know, Russian roads are not distinguished by their quality, not to mention off-road. To move around in such conditions. you need a car with excellent driving characteristics. It is they that the UAZ-Patriot possesses.

A little about the UAZ car

"UAZ-Patriot" has proven itself well on the Russian off-road. Moreover, the scope is very wide, ranging from an agricultural vehicle to military vehicles capable of performing assigned tasks in extreme conditions. The design of the "Patriot" is perfect for both everyday use and for outings on impassable tracks. Moreover, driving performance allows you to get where cars never even dreamed of. On this car, you can easily go fishing or hunting, and if bad weather strikes during the event, you can easily get out of any trouble by turning on the front-wheel drive. The performance of the UAZ car depends on the quality of the spare parts. The front axle is no exception. If low-quality parts are used during repairs, a complete failure is possible.

Bridge UAZ: purpose and characteristics

The bridge is a beam between the wheels and ensures their secure fastening. It is equipped with elastic parts, with the help of which the loads are extinguished during movement. Since the UAZ-Patriot is intended for operation in difficult conditions, the bridge must be of increased strength. In addition, almost the entire performance of the car depends on the drive axle, since due to the failure of at least one link, further operation of the car is impossible.

The bridge consists of:

• Differential.
• The main couple.
• Half shafts.
• Spring.

Off-road vehicles are heavily loaded, so springs are an integral part, not springs. This is the reason for the excellent cross-country ability of the UAZ. The front axle is a rather complicated device, therefore it needs timely maintenance.

Types of bridges

To date, there are several types of vehicle axles, some of which are installed on a UAZ vehicle. The front axle is a device that performs a huge number of functions. It is from him that the permeability depends. For certain models, different types of bridges are used:

1. Managed. In turn, it is divided into split and continuous. In most cases, this is the front drive axle of the car. The split axle serves to transmit torque, as a result of which the vehicle's maneuverability is increased. Continuous is equipped with steering knuckles, which makes it possible to control the rotation of the wheels. For this type of bridge, a light and strong beam is required, for the manufacture of which a forging technology is used and high quality steel is used.
2. supportive. In the case when the car has to carry loads of increased mass, this bridge is used. The design provides for a supporting device, which takes part of the load on itself. In some configurations, the front axle is equipped with a similar supporting element.
3. Uncut leader. The most complex system, since, in addition to the beam, the device includes a system and axle shafts. With this system, the front wheels have the ability to spin at different speeds. When cornering, the car has more stability and can withstand heavy loads, while the cabin will have a smooth ride feeling when driving on rough roads. To withstand mechanical loads, the axle shafts are made of high-quality steel, after which they undergo a hardening procedure.

Common design faults

The UAZ car will handle the Russian off-road best of all. The front axle is a complex system, any malfunction of which will take the car out of further operation. Repair of the front axle will cost the owner a significant amount of money, so it is necessary to diagnose and lubricate the parts of the device in a timely manner.

The main faults of the bridge:

• Leakage of oil and grease.
• Wear of fixing devices.
• Defects in bearings, teeth, axle shafts.
• Mechanical damage to the beam.
• Wear of components.

All malfunctions can occur for various reasons. If the front-wheel drive car is switched on, then driving on rough roads will damage the transmission. Also, the use of winter oil for transmission in the summer or vice versa will affect the operation of the car for the worse. Tires must be kept at a constant pressure to prevent bearing and shaft failure. Russian off-road will not scare the UAZ car. The front axle needs proper bearing adjustment.

Timely detection of a malfunction will allow you to quickly eliminate the breakdown, preventing more serious consequences. Among the SUVs in the markets, the UAZ-Patriot occupies a leading position, the front axle of which needs periodic maintenance.

The main signs of breakdowns:

• Extraneous sound.
• Gradual loss of vehicle control.
• Increase in fuel consumption.
• Untimely wear of engine and transmission parts.
• The most dangerous symptom is a wedge when moving. This event requires immediate repair and adjustment of the bridge.

Timely adjustment of the UAZ-Patriot bridge will avoid a large number of malfunctions and keep the car in good condition.

How to disassemble and repair the bridge

Today, it is the UAZ-Patriot that is often bought. The front axle requires constant monitoring and periodic maintenance. It is necessary to adjust the steering knuckles and bearings in a timely manner. Relubrication is also a necessary requirement for the correct operation of the entire system. The main device on which driving performance depends is the front axle (UAZ). The price will depend on the completeness of the device. It varies from 75,000 rubles to 200,000 rubles.

In order to remove the front axle, it is necessary to fix the car in a stationary state, for example, by placing blocks or bricks under the rear wheels. Next, disconnect all brake line hoses, after which we unscrew all the nuts and bolts that secure the shock absorbers, gears, linings and stepladders. The next step must be approached with all responsibility, since it is the most difficult.

Stages of dismantling the bridge "UAZ-Patriot":

1. Wheels need to be removed.
2. Disconnect the bipod linkage.
3. Remove wheel couplings and brake drums.
4. Straighten the edges of the lock washer.
5. Disconnect the inner washer and retaining ring.
6. Next, you need to start disassembling the fists, brake shields and
7. We unscrew the ball and thrust of the steering trapezoid.
8. We dismantle the gaskets, remove the housing of the steering knuckles.

After the front axle is completely disassembled, it is necessary to wipe all components and find a malfunction. Next, it needs to be eliminated. Only UAZ can count on off-road. The front axle must be maintained in good condition to avoid costly repairs. It should be borne in mind that the smallest crack can cause a breakdown, so it is better to immediately replace such a part without waiting for it to fail. Since next time you will have to disassemble the entire device again. The front is disassembled in a similar way. Now it will not be difficult for you.

The inclusion of the front axle "UAZ-Patriot"

UAZ is a powerful Russian SUV. On a normal surface, the car will pass perfectly, but to drive over bumps, impassable dirt and potholes, it is necessary to turn on the UAZ front axle. How to do it? To do this, it is necessary to check in which position the UAZ front axle clutch is installed. To turn on, turn the hubs clockwise and move forward. After all the manipulations done, the car's patency will increase significantly, due to the fact that the front wheels will rotate synchronously with the rear ones. It is worth considering that the inclusion of the UAZ front axle will significantly increase fuel consumption. But the car will become more maneuverable, stable and more manageable. In the case when the UAZ front axle is switched on for driving on even asphalt, the tires and transmission wear out several times faster, and the handling deteriorates noticeably.

In general, there are 2 ways to turn on the hub: manual and automatic. The first method is discussed in detail above, and the second is the most convenient.

It is worth remembering that switching on and off should be done after a complete stop of the car. After the performed operations, you need to make sure that the device is actually turned on, as well as turned off.

Ways to determine the disengagement of the front axle:

• When driving, pay attention to the behavior of the rear wheels, they must work independently of the front.
• Pay attention to how the car behaves when cornering - the car will drive a little when the front-wheel drive is on.
• Well, the most popular and common way. It is necessary to ask an outsider to see if the drives are rotating or not. If they spin, then the clutches are on and must be disconnected.

Preventive maintenance and timely detection of defects

From time to time it is necessary to pay attention to the running parts of the car. This will positively affect the operation and reduce the likelihood of car breakdowns.

When carrying out prevention it is necessary:

• Check the oil level in the crankcase, top up or change if necessary. The oil is drained through a special hole at the bottom of the crankcase. But in order to drain the oil completely, it is necessary to open the filler hole by unscrewing the top plug. If necessary, rinse the container.
• Adjust axial clearances. The presence of a gap between the transmission of the gearbox and the bearing of the drive gear will cause rapid wear of the teeth. You can determine by staggering the propeller shaft mount. To eliminate it, it is necessary to tighten the nut with a certain force.
• Clean all visible parts of the bridge, including the safety valve. Clean all dirt deposits with a coarse brush.
• Check steering knuckles. You should pay attention to the levers of the fists, more precisely, to its fastening. The slew limiters must always be intact.
• Check all fasteners. If necessary, tighten the bolts and nuts using wrenches of the required diameter.

The UAZ "loaf" front axle has a similar device. He also needs similar preventive measures.

suspension tuning

Every car owner sooner or later wonders about improving the performance and technical characteristics of his car. For some, external changes and improvements are important. But for SUV owners, the main task is to improve the suspension.

Activities for tuning "UAZ-Patriot":

• Strengthening bridges and lowering the gear ratio.
• To increase the suspension travel, it is recommended to replace the rear suspension with a spring one. But it is worth considering that the car will lose a little in maneuverability.
• An increase in ground clearance will significantly increase the patency of the car. The elevator will help to overcome even the deepest ford.
• Replacing tires with tires with a wider profile will have a positive effect on the car's patency in difficult terrain.

Consider several suspension tuning options in more detail.

The simplest and most inexpensive is to increase the suspension play by 2 cm. It is necessary to put rubber inserts under the front springs and replace the earring on the springs. In this case, the installation of Panhard rod is not required. Since the ground clearance is increased, it is possible to put more serious tires.

The next option is to raise the body itself above the frame. In this case, the ground clearance will increase by 5 cm. The method consists in mounting spacers in the places where the frame and body are attached. It is advisable to use aluminum inserts. At the same time, it is necessary to move all the frame and body mounting brackets, as well as lengthen the stops so that the body does not move. The bumper also needs to be finalized: we put aluminum spacers on the front, and move the brackets on the rear. As a result, the ground clearance is increased, and 275/75 R16 tires can be installed. Tuning the UAZ-Patriot suspension must be done with all the necessary tools.

Another option will significantly increase the clearance, which will positively affect the patency of the car. But the method is quite problematic and complex. In this case, you will need to install a Panhard rod and replace the shock absorber. On the front axle we put a spacer up to 10 cm on the bumper glass. We drill holes on the machine in order to change the angle of inclination of the kingpin. The standard slope of 3 degrees is changed to nine. This will keep the vehicle stable on the road. In addition, you can put dampers on the bipod traction, they are perfect from the Mercedes Gelenvagen. You also need to install a longer strut on the axle stabilizer. This method will be quite expensive, but the characteristics and throughput of the machine will increase significantly.

Bridge adjustment

Normally, all adjustments are made at the factory and are not required when using the vehicle. When a bridge is overhauled or bearings fail, an adjustment is sometimes made.

Adjustment without replacing bearings:

• Unscrew the axle shafts, remove the crankcase cover or gearbox (depending on the type of axle).
• In the differential, namely in the bearings, set a gap of 0.15 mm using the adjusting nuts.
• Set the side clearance to 0.20 mm. Turning the gear, we take measurements at least 6 points.
• If the side clearance needs to be increased, turn the adjusting nut and the opposite nut by the same number of turns. To reduce the gap, we perform all the same operations exactly the opposite.
• Compress the bearing in the direction of the axis to adjust the preload. The level of compression depends on the mileage of the car.
• We are building a bridge. The UAZ 469 front axle is adjusted in a similar way.

Adjustment with replacement of bearings

• Unscrew the axle shafts, remove the crankcase cover or gearbox (depending on the type of axle)
• Remove the cover from the bearings.
• Using a dynamometer, measure the friction torque of the gear.
• Remove the rings from the differential case and put on new ones.
• Install new bearings.
• Put on and fix all previously removed covers. It is advisable to apply force for a more reliable fixation. Bolts must be lubricated with a special sealant.
• In order to increase the moment of resistance to rotation, it is necessary to alternately tighten the adjusting nuts until the optimum value of resistance to rotation is reached, equal to 200-250 N.
• Install all previously removed parts, including axle shafts.
• Tighten all fasteners securely.

Results

As can be seen from the article, the most Russian SUV is, of course, the UAZ. The front axle is one of the most basic parts. The car will not be able to function normally if there is a malfunction of the running gear. "UAZ-Patriot" - a car for roads with poor cross-country conditions. If it does not cope with the tasks set as an SUV, there is no point in spending extra money. Since any passenger car on smooth asphalt will pass perfectly. In order for the UAZ to meet all the requirements, it is necessary to keep the chassis in good condition. Perform preventive and maintenance work in a timely manner. Modifying bridges and increasing ground clearance is also necessary without harming the car. If you have certain mechanic skills and the information given in this article, it is possible to do all the manipulations yourself. Repair of the UAZ front axle will cost a considerable amount, so it is better to prevent malfunctions.

The Ulyanovsk-made UAZ Patriot car is equipped with all-wheel drive, which is determined by the front and rear axles. The rear axle belongs to the main drive, and the front axle is switched on if it is necessary to overcome various kinds of obstacles. Let's pay attention to the front axle of the UAZ 3160 Patriot SUV: its features, how the repair and replacement of the component parts of the device is carried out.

The front axle UAZ 3160 Patriot is a device that transmits torque from the transfer case through the main gear and differential to the wheels.

It has the form of a hollow beam, in which two axle shafts are placed. The half shaft is an intermediate link that performs the function of receiving torque from the driven gear and transmitting it to the hub. A hollow beam is called a crankcase. The transmission of torque is carried out due to elements such as. You can learn more about them from the material on this portal.

As mentioned above, the front axle is only activated when necessary. To put it into action, you must turn on, located on the axles of the front wheels. These couplings are also called hubs, and they are installed independently after purchasing a new car. Below is a diagram of the front axle of the UAZ 3160 SUV, which shows the main structural elements: gears, differential, etc.

As you can see, the device of the front axle is quite complicated, so it is very important to pay attention to its timely repair. Actually, we will pay attention to this issue and consider how the unit is repaired from the UAZ 3160 with our own hands and in what sequence it is carried out.

Repair

Consider the main types of front axle repairs on a car, so first we find out what is needed to replace the oil seal. The stuffing box is designed to seal the rotating joints of the bridge parts. The oil seal after failure cannot be repaired, but only replaced. It is not difficult to find out that the oil seal needs to be replaced, when you find an oil leak from the bridge, you can start repair work. To replace the oil seal (shank) of the drive gear, follow these steps:

1. The car is installed on a viewing hole, fixed in a stationary state. After that, the front of the car rises until the wheels come off. Oil must be drained from the bridge by unscrewing the drain plug.
2. Initially, the cardan shaft is disconnected from the flange. The flange and cardan shaft are joined using four tie bolts, which must be unscrewed. After unscrewing, the shaft should be moved to the side.
3. The flange is dismantled together with the reflector, after which you can see where the shank gland is located.
4. The shank gland is removed with a screwdriver, and we use tubes of the same diameter to press in a new product.

At this stage, the pinion shank oil seal has been replaced and now it is necessary to install all the removed parts in their original places.

If the front axle differential requires repair, the process is as follows:

1. Initially, the differential is removed from the car, after which it is directly repaired.
2. The trunnion bearings are pressed out.
3. The driven gear is dismantled.
4. The differential cup is disconnected.
5. Gears and satellites are removed;
6. After the replacement of the required parts has been made, the differential is assembled in the reverse order of removal, and if necessary, it is

The differential is a device that serves to redistribute torque to all wheels depending on the trajectory of the unit. Thus, the differential is an integral unit of the device, without which its operation would be impossible.

Removing the front axle

Although the front axle is not the main drive, without it the UAZ Patriot SUV will be an inferior rogue. Therefore, it is very important to carry out its diagnostics and repair in a timely manner. After all, even if the device is not used, it still requires attention. If the product needs to be repaired or replaced, it must be removed from the vehicle. Features of removing the device consist of the following:

1. The front wheels are being removed.
2. The bipod pull is disconnected.
3. Wheel couplings and brake calipers are removed.
4. Disconnect the inner washer and retaining ring.
5. The fists, brake shields and hubs are being dismantled.
6. The steering trapezoid and ball are unscrewed.
7. The gaskets are dismantled, and the crankcase of the device is removed.

When the crankcase of the product is removed, we proceed to disassemble the product and repair it. If the crankcase is damaged, then it is replaced. The crankcase is an important detail in which the operation of the unit is determined.

It is important to know that if the crankcase was damaged even to a slight extent, then special attention should be paid to the impact site. After all, even a microcrack can be a serious reason for the failure of the front axle of the UAZ 3160 Patriot.

Summing up, we note that the unit (bridge) of the UAZ 3160 SUV considered in the article is one of the main parts of the entire car. After all, if the front-wheel drive malfunctions, there is no point in operating such a rogue as the Patriot. Therefore, the only correct solution is to control the components and parts of the SUV in order to exclude their incapacitation.

You can check your CBM and reduce it if needed!

SUVs UAZ Patriot, Hunter from the factory are equipped with two drive axles: front and rear. Due to the presence of two bridges on the UAZ Patriot SUV, its cross-country ability is unmatched. The front axle, unlike the rear axle, is steerable. This indicates that the front axle is switched on only when necessary. The bridge that is installed on the UAZ is called the Spicer. It was developed back in the distant 90s, and every year everything was improved and supplemented. Today there is such news that Spicer will soon replace the old designs of units that are installed on “loaves” and “goats”.

Today we will pay attention to the front axle Spicer of the UAZ Patriot SUV. What is it, features, pros and how to adjust the product.

The Spicer axle housing consists of cast material into which the axle shafts are pressed. The crankcase is closed with a crankcase cover. The transverse plane of the device has no connector, which increases the reliability and rigidity of the structure. Also, the differential and main gear of the Spicer bridge are located in the same crankcase, which results in high engagement accuracy and device operation. All these features cause an increase in the performance of products.

Now, to service the device, it is enough to remove the crankcase cover and carry out the necessary repairs or replacement of products. Periodic control of the oil level in the system, timely replacement of seals and bearings, as well as the elimination of play in the gears and differential - all this is the main criterion for servicing the unit.

Bridge Spicer is equipped with new types of hinges (CV joints), a feature of which is durability. These hinges require periodic lubrication of the structure, for which the SHRUS-4 material is used. It is unacceptable to use Litol-24 for lubricating hinges.

An equally important point is the gear ratio of the Spicer bridge. Devices are produced with two gear ratios for the front axles on the UAZ Patriot: 4.11 and 4.62. Bridges with a value of 4.11 are installed on the UAZ Patriot SUV with a gasoline engine, and 4.62 on diesel units.

Design and scheme

The photo below shows a diagram of the Spicer front axle device with digital designations. Consider the main mechanisms that make up the Spicer front axle.

• 3 - driven gear, which has more oblique teeth than the drive;
• 9 - roller bearing, which requires replacement when worn;
• 13 - flange;
• 16 - crankcase of the bridge;
• 21 - drive gear and shaft;
• 23 - nut, with which the differential bearings are adjusted.

The diagram shows that the Spicer bridge has many small parts, without which the operation of the front unit is impossible. We will not consider them all, but at the time of repairing the device, be sure to control the location of each part. Otherwise, the product will need to be disassembled and repaired.

Advantages

The UAZ Patriot SUV is equipped with a wide-type front device. The advantages of this design are the following points:

1. The increase in track, which has a positive effect on the stability of the vehicle both on the road and off-road. The track was increased to 160 cm.
2. This also had a positive effect on the possibility of increasing the angle of rotation of the front wheels up to 32 degrees. In this case, the SUV received better maneuverability on the road and beyond.
3. The strength class of the steering knuckles has been increased, due to which the frequency of lubrication and repair work is reduced.
4. Due to the presence of a new suspension, the UAZ Patriot car received better handling and stability.

Reinforced gear cover

Thus, these advantages indicate that the SUV has high off-road stability, as well as cross-country ability, which is important for such a unit.

Adjustment

Adjustment is a process in which the functioning of the device must be adjusted correctly in order to prevent further occurrence of defects. Adjustment of the Spicer front axle is carried out mainly after repair work. In rare situations, the bridge adjustment is carried out in case of wear of the bearings or cuffs. Consider how the Spicer front axle bearings are adjusted on the UAZ Patriot SUV.

So, the adjustment is carried out in the following order:

If adjustment of the Spicer axle is required without changing the bearings, then the process includes the following steps:

1. The axle shafts are unscrewed and the crankcase cover is removed. Before this, do not forget to drain the oil from the bridge.
2. In the bearing differential, a clearance of 0.15 mm should be set. This is done using the same adjusting nuts.
3. The side clearance should be 0.2 mm. To do this, the gear is rotated and a measurement is made at 6 points.
4. To increase the gap, the nut is unscrewed, and to decrease, screwing.
5. The bearing is compressed in the direction of the axis, with the help of which the preload is adjusted.
6. After that, the Spicer front axle can be assembled and filled with oil. On this, the adjustment of the bridge is considered complete.

As you can see, the Spicer front axle differs in its parameters from its predecessors, so the placement of such products on an SUV has led to an improvement not only in cross-country ability, but also in the durability of the units.

The cost of the Spicer front axle is quite impressive, so it is very important not to bring it to the occurrence of malfunctions and to eliminate them in time. After all, even if the front axle is not the main device, then its failure will simply lead to the fact that the UAZ Patriot will not be able to move off-road. Why then do you need an all-wheel drive jeep? Therefore, summing up, it should be noted that diagnostics and preventive measures are required not only for the motor and chassis, but also for the direct drive of both the front and rear wheels. Since front wheel drive is used in rare cases, it is important to know that you can check the correct operation of the bridge by periodically turning it on and driving off-road. Thus, you will be sure that the jeep will never let you down.

You can check your CBM and reduce it if needed!

The entire line of UAZ all-wheel drive vehicles has the same transmission design. On the Patriot and Hunter models, as well as all additional models created on their basis, Spicer-type units are installed, which are equipped with a continuous crankcase. They are named so in honor of the engineer K. Spicer. He is the author of a large number of patents that are now owned by Dana Co.

This type of front axle first appeared on the 3160 and 3162, after which they began to be used on the Patriot, Hunter and pickups based on them.

The front axle UAZ Patriot has combined functions. It can be both master and managed at the same time. It is based on a hollow beam, inside which the main gear and differential pass. Through them, the torque is supplied to the front hubs.

The axle shaft is made in the form of a whole part, with CV joints installed, which allow you to enter a large angle of rotation, while maintaining torque.

At the moment, such hinges are also installed on other UAZ models on old-type nodes - Timken. This allows you to combine the great reliability required for passenger-and-freight transport with good handling. Such models are called hybrid bridges.

The rear axle of the UAZ Patriot is also made in the form of a hollow beam, at the ends of which, with the help of special bearings, the hubs of the driving wheels are fixed. They are driven by an internal differential. In this, the design of the rear and front axles is quite similar.

Design features.

To give the structure the greatest strength, the thickness of the substrate is increased by almost 10 millimeters. As a result, reliability has increased significantly, but the noise level has decreased. The first type was mainly used on cars with a gasoline engine, the second only on diesel engines produced since 2015.

When buying, it is also worth considering that the width of the bridges for some models is different. For example, Hunters are equipped with front nodes with catalog number 31605-2300011. They provide a track size of 1445 millimeters, a gear ratio of 4.111. Model 3162-2400010-10 is installed on Patriots and pickups

The rear assembly has a catalog number 3162-2400010-10 with a gear ratio of 4.111.

Status check.

Maintenance must begin with an external inspection of the bridges and control of the oil level in the crankcase. It should be at the level of the drain plug hole. In addition, periodically check the tightness of all bolts, the absence of gaps in the gears.

When changing the oil, check for metal chips on the drain plug magnet. Its presence will indicate the development on the gears.

Gap adjustment.

Axial clearance is the most common problem that occurs during vehicle operation. This is due to severe wear of the gear teeth, which over time can lead to jamming of the bridge.

You can check the condition by shaking the drive gear by the flange.

To eliminate this problem, it is necessary to properly tighten the flange nut. This may require a little effort, since it has a small punching applied to it. Tighten until the gap is gone.

Useful video

For cars UAZ Patriot and UAZ Hunter, as well as all models based on them, front and rear single-stage drive axles of the Spicer type with a one-piece crankcase are installed, named after the American engineer Clarence Spicer, the author of more than thirty patents and the owner of Spicer Manufacturing Company, now - Dana Corporation .

The front and rear axles of the Spicer type began to be installed on the UAZ-3160 and UAZ-3162 Simbir cars, instead of the bridges of the old design, and from them they were already inherited by the UAZ Patriot, UAZ Pickup, UAZ Cargo and UAZ Hunter.

Front and rear axle of Spicer type on UAZ Patriot, device.

The front axle is combined, simultaneously performing the functions of a driving and controlled one, it is a rigid hollow beam, inside of which the main hypoid gear and differential are located. From the main gear, the torque is transmitted to the front hubs through the axle shafts.

The axle shaft is a single piece with constant velocity joints (CV joints) of the Rzepp-Birfield type, named after its inventor Alfred Rzepp and the American firm Beerfield that produced it under a patent. It is more compact than the Bendix-Weiss joint on Timken axles, can operate at higher angles and transmit more torque.

At present, the front axles of the old design of the Timken type, which are still installed on cars, are also equipped with such hinges. For this reason, they acquired the name - hybrid bridges.

The rear axle is a rigid hollow beam, at the ends of which the hubs of the driving wheels are mounted on bearings, and the main hypoid gear and differential are placed inside. From the main gear, the torque is transmitted through the axle shafts to the hub. The front and rear axles have main gears and differentials similar in design.

Features of the design of the front and rear axles of the Spicer type.

Spicer-type axles are largely unified with single-stage axles of the old Timken type design, they have the same differential bearings, rear axle shafts and almost all parts of the hub assemblies.

The thickness of the driven gear substrate in the new axles has been increased by 8 millimeters, this has reduced noise and increased the reliability of the final drive. The new differential can be used on old single-stage axles with a split crankcase, provided that a compensator ring is installed on the cup stud.

Currently produced front and rear axles of the Spicer type have a final drive ratio of 4.111 or 4.625. The former are installed mainly on UAZ vehicles with gasoline engines, while the latter are installed on vehicles with diesel engines, and all vehicles starting from the 2015 model year.

So-called narrow axles with a track of 1445 mm are installed on UAZ Hunter vehicles and all models based on it, the front axle catalog number is 31605-2300011 - the final drive ratio is 4.111, or 31608-2300011 with a gear ratio of 4.625. Rear axle catalog number 31605-2400010-30 - gear ratio 4.111 or 31514-2400010-10 - from 4.625.

UAZ Patriot, UAZ Pickup and UAZ Cargo vehicles are equipped with wide axles with a track of 1600 mm, front axle catalog number 3163-2300011, 3163-2300011-10, 3163-2300011-10, gear ratio 4.111 or 4.625. Rear axle catalog number 3162-2400010-10, 3163-2400010, gear ratio 4.111 or 4.625.

Checking and maintenance of the front and rear axles of the Spicer type on the UAZ.

Maintenance of the front and rear axles consists in maintaining the required level of gear oil in their crankcase, it must be at the lower edge of the filler hole, and its timely replacement.

And also in checking the seals, timely detection and elimination of axial gaps in the main gear gears, periodic cleaning of the safety valve, tightening all fasteners and cleaning the magnetic plug from metal particles when replacing gear oil.

To lubricate the Bearfield-type hinges, a special SHRUS-4 grease is used, which must not be put into the entire internal cavity of the steering knuckle, as before, but only into the hinge itself. The use of greases of a different type, including the traditional Litol-24, is unacceptable. During operation, the addition of lubricant to the hinge is not required. The inner cavity of the steering knuckle is filled with Litol-24 grease.

Adjustment of axial clearances in the front and rear axle UAZ.

Axial clearance in the bearings of the drive gear of the final drive is not allowed, since if it is present, the gear teeth will quickly wear out and the bridge may jam. The presence of axial clearance is checked by swinging the drive gear by the propeller shaft mounting flange.

To eliminate the axial clearance of the drive gear, it is necessary to tighten the flange nut. The nut has a punching into the groove of the threaded part of the drive gear and when tightening, more force on the key will be required. The nut is tightened carefully until the axial clearance of the drive gear is eliminated, preventing it from being overtightened, after which it is re-punched. If it is not possible to tighten the centered nut, then it should first be loosened by 0.5-1.0 turns, and then tightened until the axial clearance is eliminated and centered.

Axial play in the bearings of the final drive differential is also not allowed. Its check is made by swinging the driven gear with the crankcase cover removed. The axial clearance of the driven gear of the final drive is eliminated by tightening the differential bearing nut, having previously removed the lock plate.