At the Gorky Automobile Plant, the production of light trucks began in the mid-nineties of the last century. For the transportation of small consignments, the Sobol was developed - a machine that is compact and economical. Serial production of this car started in 1999.

general information

The car was based on a van with an all-metal body GAZ-2752. "Sobol" is a machine with a carrying capacity of nine hundred kilograms, it can move in places where there is a restriction on the passage of vehicles with a load of more than one ton. Maneuverability, compactness and ergonomics of the car contribute to its smooth passage even through the tightest streets.

The modernization of the equipment in question after 2003 was carried out twice. Modification "Business" meets all modern standards in terms of comfort, equipment and ecology. The car is presented in several body types:

1. Triple version with a load capacity of 750-900 kg.
2. Sample with seven places and the possibility of transporting cargo up to 800 kilograms.

Both models can be equipped with all-wheel drive or rear axle drive. Power plants - gasoline or diesel engines. The luggage compartment is separated by a blank partition, hinged doors open to the sides at an angle of 180 degrees.

Version 4x4

Consider the characteristics of the all-wheel drive car "Sobol". The car, the photo of which is presented above, is characterized by increased cross-country ability. Since 2003, a restyled version has been produced, equipped with a ZMZ-405 injection engine or a 2.9-liter Ulyanovsk “engine”. In 2010, a new series of cars of this class was released with a Cummins diesel power unit with a turbine and a volume of 2.8 liters.

The advantages of the 4x4 modification include the following aspects:

• improved permeability;
• good maneuverability;
• hydraulic power steering as standard;
• compactness and increased ground clearance.

The machine is equipped with permanent all-wheel drive, a transfer unit with a pair of gears, and a rigid suspension. Despite the fact that the ride of an empty car cannot be called soft, it passes through potholes and pits without problems and without the risk that the ball elements may fail.

Advantages and disadvantages of the modification "Business"

Consider the advantages of the Business Sobol models. The car (the photo inside the cabin is presented below) is in demand among entrepreneurs of various sizes. Despite a number of shortcomings, the car has the following advantages:

• has a low cost;
• equipment is unpretentious in maintenance and repair;
• the modification is equipped with an updated grille and modified bumpers;
• upgraded heating and air conditioning system;
• improved switches under the steering wheel;
• the audio installation and dashboard have undergone changes.

Some Sobol models received a Chinese engine, which has good performance and a long service life (mileage - about half a million kilometers without major repairs).

Technical plan parameters

Consider the main technical characteristics of the Combi-Sable car. The car has a 4x4 drive, a seven-seater saloon and a curb weight of 2.2 tons.

Other parameters:

• trunk capacity - 3.7 cubic meters;
• length / width / height - 4800/2030/2300 millimeters;
• the weight of the loaded car is three tons;
• turning radius - six meters;
• clearance - twenty and a half centimeters;
• wheelbase - 2.76 m;
• gearbox - synchronized mechanics with five steps;
• transfer box - low and high position;
• drive - cardan type;
• suspension unit - front with springs and stabilizer, rear - spring with shock absorbers;
• brakes - dual-circuit front disc and rear drum type;
• steering wheel - with hydraulic booster, adjustable in height and tilt.

"Sable" is a car that consumes about 9-11 liters of fuel per hundred, depending on the driving mode and speed. The speed limit is one hundred and twenty kilometers per hour.

Factory defects

The first modifications of the series under consideration had a number of design flaws, which were identified and eliminated in subsequent variations. Among the existing problems are the following:

• unreliable seals through which oil flows;
• impractical transfer case, often requiring repair;
• decent fuel consumption (especially on engines from the Ulyanovsk manufacturer);
• problems with thermostats and electrical system.

Some shortcomings were solved thanks to the installation of the Chinese Cummins engine on the Sobol. The car, the photo of which is presented below, has become more economical, the motor does not overheat, and has good dynamics. Despite all the efforts of the developers, the “chronic disease” of the models under consideration, expressed in the appearance of extraneous noise and whistling at speeds above 100 km / h, has remained.

Gazelle Sable. Basic car malfunctions - part 2

ENGINE TAKE LONG WARM UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE

List of possible faults	Diagnostics	Elimination Methods
Faulty thermostat	Check the thermostat	Replace defective thermostat
Low air temperature (below -15 °C)	-	Insulate the engine: cover the slot on the front bumper with windproof material

Knocking and clicking when turning the car

Worn outer drive joint	Remove the drive and check the hinge. Replace pivot or drive assembly if necessary.
Lack of lubrication in the joint	Examine the case. Remove the drive, check the hinge. Fill the hinge with new grease in sufficient quantity, replace the damaged hinge boot. If there is play, replace the pivot or actuator assembly.
Badly worn intermediate bearing	Remove the bracket of the intermediate support, check the play in the bearing. Replace intermediate bearing if necessary.

Vibrations during acceleration and deceleration

Battery faults

The battery is discharged The starter does not crank the engine or cranks slowly, the lamps are dim
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
The car has not been used for a long time	Charge the battery with a charger or in another car
Loose belt tension	Tighten the alternator drive belt.
When the engine is off, many consumers of electricity are working (head unit of the sound reproduction system, etc.)	Reduce the number of consumers running on batteries
Damage to the insulation of electrical circuits, leakage of current on the surface of the battery	Check the leakage current (no more than 11 mA with disconnected consumers), clean the surface of the battery. Watch out, acid!
Faulty generator	See diagnostics generator malfunctions
Short circuit between the plates (“boiling” of the electrolyte, local heating of the battery)	Replace battery

The indicator of lack of a charge of the rechargeable battery burns

The indicator of the absence of a battery charge is on. The voltage of the vehicle's on-board network is below 15 V
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Loose alternator drive belt	Pull up the belt
Faulty voltage regulator.	Replace Regulator
Damaged rectifier diodes	Replace rectifier
The connection of the terminals of the field winding with slip rings is broken, short circuit or open circuit in the winding	Solder leads, replace alternator rotor or alternator assembly
An open or short circuit in the stator winding, shorting it to ground (when the generator is shorted, it howls)	Check the winding with an ohmmeter. Replace stator or generator assembly

The voltage of the car's on-board network is above 15.1

Generator noise

Generator noise
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Damaged generator bearings (squeal, howl). The noise remains when the wires are disconnected from the generator and disappears when the drive belt is removed	Replace rear bearing, front bearing cap or alternator assembly
Short circuit in the stator winding (howling). The noise disappears if you disconnect the wires from the generator	Replace stator or generator assembly
Short circuit in one of the diodes. The noise disappears if you disconnect the wires from the generator	Replace rectifier

The low battery indicator does not light up

The low battery indicator does not light up when the ignition is turned on
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Blown fuse F1 of the mounting block in the car	Find out and eliminate the cause of the burnout. Replace fuse
Open in the circuit "ignition switch - instrument cluster"	Check the wires from the ignition switch to the mounting block and from the mounting block to the instrument cluster
Ignition switch contacts not closing	Check the contact closure with a tester. Replace contact part or switch assembly

The battery charge indicator does not light up when the ignition is turned on and does not light up when the engine is running. The voltage of the vehicle's on-board network is below 14.4 Volts

The battery charge indicator does not light up when the ignition is turned on and does not light up when the engine is running. The voltage of the vehicle's on-board network is below 14.4 V
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Wear or sticking of brushes, oxidation of slip rings	Replace the brush holder with brushes, wipe the rings with a clean rag soaked in gasoline
Damaged voltage regulator	Replace voltage regulator
Faulty rectifier unit	Replace rectifier
The connection of the wire with the output of the brush holder is broken.	Reconnect the wire to the brush holder terminal
Soldering the field winding leads from slip rings	Solder leads or replace alternator rotor or alternator assembly

When you press the gas pedal all the way to the floor, the kickdown mode does not turn on

Possible causes of malfunction	Troubleshooting
Low transmission fluid level
	Test the engine management system (at a service center). Replace defective items
Selector lever cable misadjusted, selector lever position sensor or circuits faulty	Adjust the drive (in the service center), if necessary, replace the defective cable. Check the sensor (in the service center), replace the faulty sensor

The engine starts in other modes except "P" and "N"

Possible causes of malfunction	Troubleshooting
The adjustment of the engine start permission sensor is violated	Adjust the position of the sensor (in the service center)
Faulty engine management system
Gear selector cable misaligned	Adjust the drive (in the service center), if necessary, replace the cable

Jerks when shifting gears, the car does not move when you turn on the "D" or "R"

Possible causes of malfunction	Troubleshooting
Low liquid level in the box	Check the fluid level according to the pointer, add fluid if necessary
Faulty selector lever position sensor	Diagnose the sensor (in the service center), replace the faulty sensor
Faulty engine management system	Diagnose the engine management system (at a service center), replace faulty elements

Lighting and light signaling

The lamps of the block headlights, lanterns do not burn

The lamps of the block headlights, lanterns do not burn
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Bulb filament burnt out	Replace lamp
Blown fuse	Check the circuit protected by the blown fuse for a short to ground, replace the fuse
Relay contacts are oxidized, relay windings are burned out, switches are faulty	Clean contacts, replace relays, switches

The turn signal indicator flashes at double the frequency

The turn signal switch lever does not return to its original position, the steering column switch lever does not lock

Fogging headlight lens

windshield wiper

The cleaner motor does not work, the circuit protection fuse in the mounting block is good

The cleaner motor does not work, the circuit protection fuse in the mounting block is good
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Steering column switch malfunction	Replace faulty purifier switch
The brushes of the electric motor are stuck, the collector is very dirty or burnt	Eliminate stuck brushes, clean the commutator or replace the geared motor
Break in the motor armature winding	Replace gear motor
Auxiliary relay defective	Replace relay

The cleaner motor does not work, the cleaner circuit protection fuse in the mounting block blows

The cleaner motor does not work, the cleaner circuit protection fuse in the mounting block blows
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Brushes stuck to glass	After turning off the cleaner, carefully separate the brushes from the glass, check the integrity of the rubber scraper, restore the mobility of the brush joints
Wiper brushes touch body parts	Check the correct installation of the levers, straighten the deformed levers or replace the cleaner
Short circuit in the motor winding	Replace gear motor

Wiper motor not intermittent

Wiper motor does not stop intermittently

Wiper motor does not stop intermittently
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Faulty purifier relay	Replace relay
The petals of the limit switch are poorly pressed against the gear of the gear motor	Bend the contact petals of the limit switch
Limit switch contacts oxidized or burnt	Clean the contacts or replace the purifier gear motor

Brushes stop at random position

The brushes are out of sync

Wiper motor runs but brushes do not move

Separate threads of the heating element of the rear window heating do not heat up

Not a single thread of the heating element heats up

Not a single thread of the heating element heats up
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Faulty switch, relay, rear window heating fuse, damaged wires, oxidized or poorly connected tips, disconnected contact from the glass heating element	Faulty switch, relay, fuse, wires replace. Clean, crimp the tips. Replace glass with heating element

Heater fan motor does not work

Heater fan motor does not work
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Damaged wires, oxidized or loose ends	Crimp and strip ferrules, replace faulty wires
Wear, freezing of the motor brushes, open or short circuit in the armature winding, oxidation or wear of the collector	Clean manifold or replace motor
Faulty switch	Replace Switch

Heater fan motor does not run at low speed

Coolant temperature gauge or fuel gauge not working

Coolant temperature gauge or fuel gauge not working
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Bad pointer	Replace instrument cluster
Faulty sensor	Replace pointer sensor
Damaged wires, oxidized or loose ends	Crimp lugs, replace faulty wires

The fuel reserve indicator is constantly on

The fuel gauge needle twitches and often deviates to zero

Warning lights do not light up

Speedometer not working

Speedometer not working
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Faulty speed sensor	Replace speed sensor
Faulty speedometer	Replace instrument cluster

Tachometer not working

Horn malfunctions

The horn does not work
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
The signal is faulty, its switch, relay, fuse blown, wires are damaged, their tips are oxidized or poorly connected	Try restoring the sound by turning the screw on the signal housing. Strip, crimp the tips of the wires. Faulty signal, switch, relay, wires, blown fuse - replace
Weak, hoarse signal sound
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
The signal is faulty, the wires are damaged, their tips are oxidized or poorly connected	Adjust the sound by turning the screw on the signal housing. Strip, crimp the tips of the wires. Faulty signal, switch, wires - replace

Moving the vehicle away from straight ahead (on a flat road)

Moving the vehicle away from straight ahead (on a flat road)
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Inconsistent air pressure in tires
Violation of the angles of the longitudinal inclination of the axis of rotation and / or camber of the front wheels	Adjust the angles of inclination of the axis of rotation and / or camber of the front wheels
	Replace worn tire
	Replace both springs
Deformed parts of the suspension and / or car body	Straighten or replace deformed parts and body panels
Displacement of the rear axle due to wear of the silent blocks of the rear suspension beam	Replace silent blocks
Braking of the wheel due to jamming of the piston of the wheel cylinder	Replace cylinder
Braking of the front wheel due to the loosening of the bolts securing the guide pads to the steering knuckle (caliper displaced)	Tighten the bolts
Braking of the rear wheel due to weakening or breakage of the return spring of the rear brake pads	Replace spring
Increased front wheel imbalance	Balance the wheels

Rapid tire tread wear

Rapid tire tread wear
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
High speed, starts with wheel spin, skid braking, cornering with skidding or skidding
Tire pressure out of range	Set normal pressure
Contact with rubber-aggressive materials - bitumen, oil, gasoline, solvents, acids, etc.	Change tire

Uneven tire tread wear
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Increased wheel imbalance	Balance the wheels
Tire deformation, rim	Change wheel
Different tire pressure	Set normal pressure
Front wheel alignment misaligned	Adjust wheel alignment
High speed in corners, their passage with skidding or drifting of wheels	Observe normal speed limits
Deterioration of hinges, deformation of suspension or body parts	Replace hinges, deformed suspension parts, spars, body panels
Steering play (see also "Increased steering wheel play")	Replace worn joints, tighten threaded connections, adjust the clearance between the gear and the rack in the steering mechanism
Defective shock absorber	Replace both shock absorbers

Increased steering wheel play
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
The tightening of the nuts for fastening the ball pins of the rods has loosened	Tighten nuts
Increased clearance in ball joints, wear of rubber-metal joints of rods	Replace tie rod ends
Large gap between rail stop and nut	Adjust steering clearance

Steering wheel is hard to turn
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Faulty electric power steering	Replace electric booster
No power to electric power steering	Check the power supply of the electric amplifier, its control unit (fuse F31, F5)
Front suspension strut top bearing damaged	Replace bearing or support
Support bushing or rack stop damaged	Replace damaged parts, apply lubricant
Low pressure in the tires of the front wheels	Set normal pressure
Damaged tie rod joints	Replace tie rod ends
Damaged steering gear bearings	Replace bearings

Creaking, squealing when braking

Creaking, squealing when braking
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Limit wear of brake pads	Replace brake pads (all on the same axle at the same time)
Inclusion of foreign particles (sand) in the lining material	As a rule, does not require intervention (the lining can be cleaned with a wire brush)
Poor quality lining material
Severe corrosion of the brake disc (due to poor quality disc and/or lining material)	Replace brake discs
	Replace the pads (all on the same axle at the same time)
	Replace spring
Wheel lock braking	Do not overbrake, use tires suitable for driving conditions

Vibration when braking

Vibration when braking
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Brake disc warp	Replace both disks
Increased axial play of the wheel (severe wear of the front wheel bearings or loosening of the hub nut)	Tighten the wheel hub nut, replace the bearing if necessary
Stuck piston in rear wheel cylinder	Replace cylinder
Brake pad has peeled off the base	Replace the pads (all on the same axle at the same time)
Weak or broken rear brake pad return spring	Replace spring

Car pulling or skidding when braking
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
	Replace cylinder
Clogged brake lines: tubes or hoses
Detachment of the lining from the base of the brake pad	Replace the block (preferably all on the same axis at the same time)
Lubrication of brake discs, drums, linings	Clean oily discs and drums, replace pads. Eliminate the cause of oiling
An ice or salt crust has formed on the surface of the overlays (in winter). Wet pads	At the beginning of the movement, at low speed, check the brakes. In the rain and after driving through deep puddles, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the brake pedal.
Different pressure in the tires of the left and right wheels	Set normal pressure
Significant difference in tire wear	Replace worn tire
Pressure regulator drive misadjusted	Adjust drive
	Replace Regulator
One of the circuits of the service brake system does not work (braking efficiency is significantly reduced)	Eliminate fluid leakage from the brake system, bleed the system
Brake disc warp	Replace both disks
Axial play of the wheel (severe wear of the front wheel bearings or loosening of the hub nut)	Tighten the wheel hub nut, replace the bearing if necessary
Ovality of the brake drum	Turn or replace the drum
Strut shock absorber defective	Replace both shock absorbers
Unequal settlement of front suspension springs	Replace both springs
Wheel alignment misaligned	Adjust wheel alignment

Increased brake pedal travel

Increased brake pedal travel (pedal "soft" or "falling through")
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Air in the brake system, leakage of brake fluid through leaks in the hydraulic drive connections, damage to the cuffs in the main brake cylinder, pressure regulator, damage to the brake pipes and hoses	Inspect all lines, their threaded connections and cylinders, eliminate leaks. Restore the normal fluid level in the brake reservoir and bleed the system. If any damage to the brake hoses (cracks, swelling or traces of brake fluid) is found, replace the hoses. If you suspect defects in the master brake cylinder, replace it with a serviceable one.
The rubber cuffs of the cylinders are swollen due to the ingress of oil, gasoline, etc. into the brake fluid.
Overheating of the brake mechanisms	Let the brakes cool down. Use only DOT-4 brake fluids in the system. Replace brake fluid promptly
Increased gap between pads and drum (automatic gap adjustment device does not work)	Replace wheel cylinder, bleed system
One of the circuits of the working brake system does not work	Eliminate fluid leakage from the brake system, bleed the system
Increased (more than 0.15 mm) runout of the brake disc	Replace both disks

Car slows down badly

The brake pedal travel is within the normal range (the pedal is hard), but the car brakes badly
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Jamming of the piston of the wheel cylinder	Replace cylinder
	Replace damaged tubes and hoses
Lubrication of brake discs, drums, linings
Complete wear of the brake linings (brake grinding)	Replace brake pads (all on the same axle at the same time)
Poor quality lining material
Severe corrosion of the brake disc (due to poor quality disc and/or lining material)	Replace discs
Brake pad has peeled off the base	Replace the pads (all on the same axle at the same time)
Pressure regulator drive misadjusted	Adjust drive
Defective pressure regulator	Replace Regulator
The vacuum booster is faulty or the hose connecting the booster to the receiver is leaky	Check the integrity of the hose, its fit on the fittings, tightness of the clamps. Check the operation of the amplifier

Incomplete release of all wheels
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
No free play on the brake pedal	Adjust pedal free play
	Replace cylinders, hoses, completely drain the brake fluid, flush the system with fresh fluid and pump
Jammed master cylinder piston (due to corrosion, broken return springs)	Replace master cylinder, bleed system

Braking of one of the wheels with the brake pedal released
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Jamming of the piston of the wheel cylinder	Replace cylinder
The rubber cuffs of the cylinders are swollen due to the ingress of oil, gasoline, etc. into the brake fluid.	Replace cylinders, hoses, completely drain the brake fluid, flush the system with fresh fluid and pump
Clogged brake lines: tubes (due to dents) or hoses (due to swelling or delamination of rubber)	Replace damaged tubes and hoses
Jamming pads due to severe contamination of the supporting surfaces of the caliper	Remove the pads, clean the bearing surfaces of the pads and caliper
Detachment of the lining of the rear brake pad	Replace the pads (all on the same axle at the same time)
Weak or broken rear brake pad return spring	Replace spring
Deformation of the spacer bar, misalignment of the pads due to deformation of the brake shield	Straighten or replace spacer bar, brake shield
Weak fastening of the guide pads to the steering knuckle	Tighten the bolts
The parking brake is pulled, the cables are wedged in the shells	Adjust the tension of the cables, lubricate them with engine oil if the sheath is damaged or the wires of the cable are frayed, and also replace the cable if severe corrosion

Insufficient efficiency of the parking brake system
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
	Adjust drive
Drive cables stuck in sheaths	Lubricate the cables with engine oil if the sheath is damaged or the cable wires are frayed, and if the cable is severely corroded, replace the cable
Greased brake drums, linings	Clean oily discs and drums, replace pads. Eliminate the cause of oiling
An ice or salt crust has formed on the surface of the overlays (in winter). Wet pads	At the beginning of the movement, at low speed, check the brakes. In the rain and after driving through deep puddles, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the brake pedal.

When the parking brake lever is released, the wheels do not brake.

When the parking brake lever is released, the wheels do not brake.
Cause of malfunction	Elimination Methods
Incorrect drive adjustment	Adjust drive
After a long parking of the car, the pads stuck (or froze) to the drum	Pulling the lever or cables, try to carefully (so as not to rip off the brake linings) to turn the wheel. When parking the car, if possible, do not apply the brake, but shift into gear

GAZ, Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ), a Russian company that manufactures passenger cars of the Volga and Chaika brands, as well as trucks. The headquarters is located in Nizhny Novgorod (until 1991 it was called Gorky).

GAZ is one of the largest Russian (before the collapse of the USSR - Soviet) enterprises of the automotive industry. The emblem of the plant, adopted in 1950, repeats a part of the ancient coat of arms of Nizhny Novgorod with a prancing deer. The details of the emblem have varied over the years.

The plant was commissioned on January 1, 1932, and in the same year the first 1.5-ton GAZ-AA truck and GAZ-A passenger car rolled off its assembly line. In the pre-war years, two models of passenger cars were created at the plant: GAZ-1 (colloquially "emka") and "Pickup". During the Great Patriotic War, the work of the enterprise was entirely subordinated to the needs of the front.

After the end of the war, the plant began to work on the creation of new models of passenger cars. The famous "Victory" GAZ-20 (engine power 50 hp, speed 105 km / h), as well as GAZ-12 and GAZ-69, appeared first.

1956 marked a new stage in the development of the plant - the Volga GAZ-21 replaced the Pobeda. And since 1959, the production of a more modern and comfortable Chaika GAZ-13 model with a 150 hp engine began. (in subsequent years, the power of the GAZ14 model reached 220 hp).

In 1969, instead of the old Volga, the production of the new GAZ-24 model was mastered.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, GAZ was one of the first to adapt to new market conditions.

In the early 90s, the 3102 model was created, equipped with a 100 hp engine, and in 1997, factory engineers, having subjected it to a constructive update, developed the modern Volga-3110 base model with an 100-150 hp engine.

In addition, in 1997 an agreement was signed between GAZ and the Italian concern FIAT on the creation of a joint venture called Nizhegorod-Motors to assemble passenger cars of three Fiat brands. Due to the 1998 crisis, GAZ, although it adapted to the new economic conditions much better than most Russian automobile enterprises, also faced difficulties.

In 1999, 125,486 passenger cars left the assembly line of the plant. At the end of the year, a new rear-wheel drive sedan GAZ 3111 appeared. The car was created in close cooperation with the American company Venture, it differs significantly from its predecessors. The length of the comfortable cabin is increased by 120mm.

In 2000 and 2001 for the assembly of machines, new industrial facilities were put into operation, for the creation of which the assistance of a number of Western companies and several dozen firms from Russia and the CIS countries was attracted. At the same time, the lack of financial resources made it necessary to postpone the implementation of a number of promising models. An increasing number of car kits are sent to subsidiaries. Cars with the GAZ brand will be assembled in Ingushetia, Belarus, and Ukraine.

At present, the production program of the automobile plant is dominated by the GAZ-3110 sedan and its modifications. They account for more than 80% of the total output. The archaic 90- and 100-horsepower engines of the ZMZ-402 family, dating back to 1958, are gradually giving way to a more advanced 2.3-liter ZMZ-4062.10 unit, which develops 145 hp.

GAZ-2752 belongs to the Sable class. This machine is characterized by its simple design and reliability. Sables have many useful qualities that are so in demand and useful for small businesses and other commercial purposes.

Family "Sables", basic information

"Sobol" are Russian-made vehicles belonging to the class of light-duty cargo vehicles. On the basis of the Sobol family, trucks and vans (GAZ-2752), passenger buses (GAZ-2217) are produced. This family of cars also includes a flatbed truck for longer transportation (GAZ-2310). At the Gorky Automobile Plant, the production of GAZ-2752 began in 1998.

The use of "Sables" has no boundaries: they are used in the field of delivery, small business, transportation of people, and even for law enforcement agencies.

The main model of this series is the GAZ-2752, which, in addition to the rear hinged doors, also has a side (right) sliding door.

Benefits of Sobol

The Sobol van GAZ-2752 has many useful advantages that are so in demand for small businesses. Smaller dimensions than the GAZelle make this car less bulky, allow it to be placed in any garage, and also save fuel.

Big family is not a problem. There are seven seats in the back, and the ceiling height does not interfere with walking even at full height. For short trips with a small load on your shoulders, the ride is just perfect. Any domestic problems are solved quickly. The low loading height allows even the heaviest items to be carried into the luggage compartment.

Why drivers love Sobol

Every car has something that is highly appreciated by drivers. The most important advantage of "Sobol" is reliability, high repairability and simplicity. It is these three qualities that should be present in a real small-tonnage car. A large car should not break down often so as not to let the owner down. If this suddenly happens, then much of the configuration of the Sobol GAZ-2752 can be repaired by yourself, without asking for help from a maintenance service. Many parts installed on this machine are simply similar to GAZelle parts, which greatly simplifies the search and purchase of spare parts.

Dimensions "Sable"

Many factors depend on the size of the car. For example, its carrying capacity, fuel consumption, compactness. The overall length (distance from the bumper to the trunk) of the GAZ-2752 is a little less than five meters, namely 4810 centimeters.

One of the main dimensional factors is the width. The Sobol has a distance from one side to the other of 2.07 meters. Just right for a light truck. The height of the car is 2200 centimeters.

GAZ-2752 specifications

The classic "Sable" has only two driving wheels, when its modifications (for example, GAZ-27527) each wheel is controlled by, as they say, all-wheel drive. In the Sobol family of cars, the total number of seats can vary from 3 to 7, but this is not such a main indicator.

GAZ feels great in urban environments. Its maneuverability allows it to turn even on small streets. The minimum turning radius of the GAZ-2752 does not exceed 5.5 meters, which is a good result for a light truck.

For greater convenience in the car, in addition to the standard rear hinged doors, there is also a right sliding door, which greatly simplifies the loading and unloading of goods.

A five-speed manual gearbox is installed on GAZ, which significantly reduces the price of products.

A factory power steering is installed on the Sobol, which, in theory, makes driving a car much more pleasant and convenient. But it is this part of the steering mechanism that is the most important scourge of all drivers. According to car owners, this very hydraulic booster is the most vulnerable link in the whole car. This device leaks all the time. Because of this, you need to turn to the masters.

Engines for GAZ-2752

The Sobol is equipped with both diesel and gasoline engines. They differ from each other in terms of power, environmental standards and fuel consumption. The most common engine on the GAZ-2752 Sobol is the ZMZ-405. The old and proven gasoline engine never fails, even in 30-degree frost it starts up without obvious problems. The environmental standard for the motor is either 0 or 2. Fuel consumption on the ZMZ-405 does not exceed 10-12 liters per 100 kilometers.

A wonderful light truck, reliable, spacious - and that's all GAZ-2752. Specifications make it one of the best and most sought-after vehicles for commercial purposes. At GAZ-2752, the price corresponds to the quality. It is these factors that expand the demand for the Sobol car. For example, a GAZ-2752 of 2015 can be bought from 670,000 rubles, and a used car, depending on the mileage, year and condition, can be bought for 20,000 rubles. purchase. And the car will become your reliable assistant for years.

GAZ 2752 on the Russian market is better known as Sobol. A small commercial vehicle is rightfully considered one of the most reliable and practical models created by domestic automakers. Together with operational endurance, the GAZ 2752 stands out for its low-cost maintenance. The high quality of the parts guarantees a long wear period, increasing the overhaul periods.

Sobol is especially popular in the medium and small business segment. The high demand for the model is achieved due to high maneuverability and ease of movement, unique design features and low fuel consumption. The car is used to transport various goods over long and short distances.

The GAZ 2752 van has a special luggage compartment with a capacity of up to 7 cubic meters. The doors of the body, located at the rear, open to the ceiling, which makes it easier to load into the trunk. The presence of a side door allows you to put small loads in the car.

Serial production of cars of the GAZ-2752 Sobol family started in Nizhny Novgorod in 1998. By that time, GAZelle had been mass-produced and mass-produced for four years, and it became obvious that the demand for cars of this class, which had not yet been completely mastered by the domestic auto industry, turned out to be much higher than the wildest assumptions. Therefore, the range of modifications within the family grew; and was created, in accordance with the requirements of the market, a related family - "Sobol".

The UAZ-3727 prototype is one of the "ancestors" of the GAZelle and Sobol.

The team of designers, led by Vladimir Chetverikov, relied on both domestic and foreign experience when creating the GAZelle family. In particular, for the promising development of NAMI (Central Research Automobile and Automotive Institute) and UAZ engineers - the UAZ-3727 all-metal van that did not go into series. Many also point to the more than obvious similarity between the GAZelle and Sobol with the third-generation Ford Transit.

“Outwardly, there really was a common motive,” Vladimir Chetverikov could not disagree with such an analogy, “but this common motive - a semi-bonnet layout - is typical for most cars of this class.”

The frame for all modifications of the Sobol was taken from the GAZelle, with the spars shortened (wall thickness 3.9 mm) and the wheelbase reduced from 2900 to 2760 mm. The GAZ-2752 Sobol all-metal van is a GAZelevsky van shortened by 660 mm.

"Dorestyling" "Sable" of the first generation.

Since the GAZ-2752 Sobol entered the conveyor four years later than the GAZelle, it was not touched by the time of the early upgrades of the new model - with the replacement of multi-leaf semi-elliptical springs with small-leaf parabolic ones; drive axle "spicer" to "banjo", cab reinforcement; the fight against boiling antifreeze in the radiator already with the advent of the April heat ... We can say that Sobol was cured of "childhood diseases" even before its appearance.

In 2003, the Sobol, like the GAZelle, underwent a restyling that significantly updated its appearance and interior. In accordance with the current "automotive fashion", then the plumage design was updated, rectangular headlights were replaced with modern teardrop-shaped block headlights. The dashboard in the cockpit has also been updated and changed dramatically.

In February 2010, the Gorky Automobile Plant began to produce a restyled family of this car, under the Sobol-Business trademark. The package of modernized components and assemblies of this version is similar to the GAZelle-Business family. Sobol is presented in the price list of the Gorky Automobile Plant in various versions: an all-metal van or minibus, a flatbed truck or a universal chassis for installing all kinds of superstructures and special equipment.

Purpose

This model is very often in demand. Utilities accepted GAZ 2752 Sobol for their use for the availability of 7 seats. The capacity of the number of employees and the ability to transport a sufficient number of tools have proven themselves on the positive side. Internal structures have been using this model for a very long time. Sable combi - cargo-passenger model.

It can also be used as a fixed-route taxi around the city. Side door on rails adds convenience to operation. Modern models have become taller, and the cargo-passenger capacity has become larger. Due to the increased ceilings, it is possible to stand in it, which means that the passenger-and-freight capacity has become even greater.

Sobol GAZ 2752 has an all-metal van. It allows you to transport bulky items and due to this, it has become a weapon of construction companies, finishing organizations and private entrepreneurs.

Classic van Sobol GAZ 2752

After the alteration of GAZ 27527, organizations involved in cash collection began to use it. For this organization, the main quality is patency. GAZ 27527 easily copes with the tasks. Read also Cars GAZ-27527 Sable

"Sable" and "GAZelle": a little about the similarities and differences

Sobol became a completely independent development of the engineers of the Gorky Automobile Plant. Despite the obvious similarity with the super popular GAZelle, this is a car of a different class (with a carrying capacity of up to 1 ton) and other specifics of application. But with the GAZelle, of course, there is a lot in common: the same, unified cab, engine, gearbox and clutch, as well as headlights, glass, mirrors and door handles.

The differences are as follows: frame with new spars, front suspension (independent double-lever, pivotless, spring, on ball bearings); on the rear suspension - other springs. In addition, the Sobol has a modernized braking system: the diameter of the front discs is 15 mm larger than that of the GAZelle, and at the rear, since the wheels are not double, but single, brake drums of a different design are installed. Instead of six wheel studs with M18x1.5 thread and flange nuts, Sobol made five M14x1.5 pieces for conical, purely “passenger” nuts (“from Volga”).

The execution of the rear cargo part of the van, as well as the interior of the cabin, in Sobol is more reminiscent of a minivan than a GAZelle and compact trucks in general. Despite the fact that the Sobol van is 66 centimeters shorter than the GAZelle, the dimensions of the driver's cab in the GAZ-2752 remained the same. Access to the rear row of seats is as convenient as possible - through a wide sliding side door. All GAZ-2752 Sobol vehicles are equipped with power steering.

Specifications

The carrying capacity of the GAZ 2752 varies depending on the modification. For the semi-passenger version, it is 300 kg, for the van - 770-900 kg. The gross vehicle weight is 2800 kg. This is an indisputable advantage, since it allows the car to have the right to enter the central regions of Moscow.

Due to its compact size, the Sobol driver can maneuver on a narrow road and park in a limited area. The length of the machine is 4840 mm, the height at the top point is 2200 mm, the width is 2075 mm. The wheelbase of the transport is 2760 mm. GAZ 2752 has a track of 1700 mm. Due to the small loading height of 720 mm, unloading and loading of goods is as comfortable as possible.

"Sable" has a four-by-two wheel arrangement. The model is adapted for movement on the highway at a speed of 120 km / h.

	GAZ 2752 2.8TD	GAZ 2752 2.9
Dimensions
Length, mm	4810
Width, mm	2030
Height, mm	2200
Ground clearance, mm	150
Front track, mm	1700
Rear track, mm	1700
Wheel base, mm	2760
Turning diameter, m	11
Curb weight, kg	1880
Gross weight, kg	2800
Fuel tank volume, l	70
Tire size	185/75 R16
Disc size	16×5.5J
Engine
engine's type	Diesel turbocharged	Petrol
Number of cylinders / arrangement	4/Inline	4/Inline
Engine power hp / rpm	120/3200	107/4000
Engine displacement, cm³	2781	2890
Torque, N m / revs	297/1600-2700	220/2500
Type of fuel	DT	AI-92
Performance indicators
Acceleration time to 100 km/h, sec	25	23
Maximum speed, km/h	120	135
Transmission, suspension, braking system
Gearbox type	Mechanical, 5 gears
Front suspension	Independent, multi-link
Rear suspension	Dependent, spring
Front brakes	Disk
Rear brakes	drums

Engine

The line of power units for the Sobol car includes several engines.
The most popular modifications in Russia are equipped with a domestic gasoline unit UMZ-40524.

Characteristics of this motor:

• working volume - 2.8 l;
• rated power - 96 (128.8) kW (hp);
• rotation speed - 4500 rpm;
• maximum torque - 205 (4000) Nm (rpm);
• number of cylinders - 4.

Also, a foreign Chrisler-2.4L gasoline engine is installed on the GAZ 2752:

• working volume - 2.42 l;
• rated power - 98 (133.3) kW (hp);
• rotation frequency - 5000 rpm;
• maximum torque - 204 (3994) Nm (rpm);
• number of cylinders - 4.

For these units, AI-92, AI-95 gasoline is used. The power system is a multi-point injection.

Separate versions of the Sobol are equipped with a 2.8-liter Cummins diesel engine (120 “horses”). The main advantage of the engine is reliability (resource - over 500,000 km). There are also versions that run on gas.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption GAZ 2752 depends on the type of power plant:

• diesel-powered modifications - 9.8 l / 100 km;
• petrol versions - 9.1-10.6 l / 100 km;
• models operating on gas - 12.3 l / 100 km.

Transmission

Each of the engines listed above is paired with the remaining five-speed mechanical synchronized gearbox. It is connected to the engine through a standard dry-design friction clutch equipped with a hydraulic control drive. All-wheel drive versions of the Sobol van (GAZ-27527) are additionally equipped with a lockable center differential and a 2-speed transfer case with a reduction gear.

GAZ-2752 "Sobol" 4x2 and all-wheel drive: bottom view.

Suspension

The front-mounted rear-wheel drive suspension has an independent 2-link system. Vehicles with an all-wheel drive system received a dependent suspension on leaf springs.

Front SuspensionAll suspensions are equipped with a stabilizer along with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers. The rear suspension is leaf spring, where there is a stabilizer and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers. The designers spent many hours building a good GAZ Sobol 4x4 suspension.

Steering

The steering device is of the "screw-ball nut" type. It also comes with an integrated hydraulic booster. The steering column has a double-jointed steering shaft. It is possible to adjust the steering column for the angle of departure and tilt height.

Brake system

There is a hydraulic drive with a pair of separated circuits for the front and rear wheels. There is also a pressure regulator and a vacuum booster.

The front wheels received disc brakes, while the rear wheels received drum brakes. Handbrake on cables that act on the rear wheels.

Device

The combined version, designed for service companies, has a 7-seat cab and a reduced luggage compartment. This modification of the Sobol is used to transport medium loads or equipment with a team of workers.
All the latest versions of the GAZ 2752 are equipped with a hydraulic booster system that makes driving easier. Thanks to this innovation, the turning radius of the machine has been reduced to 6000 mm.

GAZ 2752 has a transmission standard for products of this manufacturer - a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The owners of Sobol, in general, are satisfied with the car. She's perfect as a workhorse.

Cabin

It was with the advent of GAZelles and Sobols that our views on equipping the cabs of domestic trucks have changed in many ways. In the second half of the 90s, when they began to spread, the interior trim in the cabins was perceived only as luxury. Judge for yourself: a voluminous plastic dashboard was unusual on a domestic truck, where previously painted metal surfaces reigned. The instrument cluster at the GAZelle was with a tachometer, which at that time was still far from being found on all domestic passenger cars, and the cab trim was made of light-colored molded panels instead of boring leatherette.

After restyling, it became even more pleasant to work behind the wheel of the Sobol. Those who used cars of the old and new versions will surely say with one voice that the updated panel is an order of magnitude higher and more convenient than the previous one. I am glad that a “glove compartment” for documents was left on top of the new panel, and it is very roomy. Drivers who have to carry a lot of accompanying documents more than once recalled with gratitude the designers of the GAZelle for this box.

Another successful find of Gorky engineers is a double cell for the installation of additional electronic devices. Many times, on the cars of the first releases, a radio station was inserted instead of a radio (on an ambulance, for example, or on operational vehicles of law enforcement agencies) and there was simply nowhere to install “music”. In cars with a new dashboard, this problem was solved.

By the way, about the audio preparation in the cockpit can be said especially. Initially, the place for the speakers was set aside somewhere at the level of the feet of the driver and passengers. After restyling, this annoying blunder was corrected, and a place was allotted for the speakers on top of the dashboard, so that they were directed directly to the windshield. This is a very good option in terms of proper sound propagation in the cockpit - glass is a good screen to reflect it.

The cabin heating is good in the Sobol cabin: it works efficiently, the air duct deflectors are located where necessary. The lighting system has not only a common ceiling, but also lens lamps that allow you to use the light in the dark without disturbing the driver.

This was the Sobol salon before restyling.

Among the things that need to be revised in the modern cabin of the Sobol is the fleecy upholstery of the doors. Here we need more hygienic material. Since this upholstery is cleaned badly with improvised means, and during operation it inevitably acquires an unsightly appearance, with stains.

The driver's seat, by modern standards, does not have a sufficient number of adjustments and is completely devoid of cushioning. Instead of the damping suspension that has already become familiar on imported "classmates", the comfort of the trip is provided only by the seat cushion itself - this, of course, is the last century of trucks (including light trucks).

As well as the long gear lever sticking out of the floor alone. compact joystick levers have long been used on modern small-tonnage vehicles. And long work, of course, is also convenient, but not on a trip with two passengers. His moves turn out to be so huge that, while working with a lever, you constantly need to “poke” him into the legs of a passenger sitting next to him.

Modifications

GAZ-2752 "Sobol" is presented on the market in a cargo or cargo-passenger version. In the second case, there are seven full-fledged seats and a cargo compartment isolated from the passenger.

The cargo, three-seater version of the GAZ-2752 van has a nominal load capacity of 770 kilograms. The volume of the cargo compartment reaches 6.86 m3, its exact dimensions are: 2.460 / 1.830 / 1.530 meters. Loading can be carried out both through the rear swing doors and through the side sliding door. The loading height of the cargo platform is only 70 centimeters.

In the van, not only all kinds of boxes / packages with goods, tools are placed without any problems; but also quite bulky items. Since the height of the luggage compartment is more than one and a half meters, and it is wider than the GAZelevsky one (due to the fact that single wheels are installed on the Sobol, and the distance between the wheel arches is increased).

The combined, passenger-and-freight version of the GAZ-2752 Sobol has, in addition to the driver's seat, six more seats for passengers, and has 3.7 m3 of usable area in the luggage compartment. The standard carrying capacity of the GAZ-2752 combi version is 305 kilograms. The dimensions of the cargo compartment are as follows: 1,330/1,830/1,530 meters. As already noted, the cabin in the passenger-and-freight Sobol is separated from the cargo compartment by a blank partition, which has a positive effect on the comfort of passengers and their protection from cargo. It is possible to install a ceiling ventilation hatch in the passenger compartment.

In addition to rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive all-metal vans "Sobol" are also produced (their factory index is GAZ-27527). Sobol 4x4 is also available in three-seat cargo and seven-seat cargo-passenger versions, the features of which are described above.

Advantages and disadvantages

Machine advantages

• The car is easy to operate;
• Fully justifies its purpose;
• Good appearance;
• The presence of a spacious and roomy interior, high ceiling;
• You can organize a bed;
• Good visibility of the driver;
• Roomy luggage compartment;
• Availability of high-quality and easy-to-maintain Cummins power unit;
• There is Webasto to start the engine in cold weather;
• There is a hydraulic power steering;
• Good passability on a dirt road;
• Quite democratic pricing policy;
• Reliable rear suspension;
• In terms of comfort, Sobol will surpass UAZ or GAZ-66;
• Many modifications;
• It is possible to install an air conditioner;
• There are modifications with an all-wheel drive system;
• Low fuel consumption;
• Small dimensions.

Cons of the car

• Poor workmanship. Many cars do not even pass 40,000 km of run with 80,000 declared in the guarantee;
• Weak frame construction;
• Often there are problems with the 5th speed in the box, which is a factory defect;
• The car does not compete with UAZ, if there is heavy ground, Sable will not pass and can simply sit on bridges;
• Despite the large volume of the trunk, it is quite inconvenient. He is tall and short, so often the load falls from above;
• Insufficient adjustment of the driver's seat;
• There are no niches and pockets inside for various things;
• Frequent rolls when cornering at speeds.

Maintainability and analogues

Some users talk about the shortcomings of this model.
The biggest downside is the noise. It comes from different angles. The biggest noise emit devices:

• transmission lever pad;
• cab steps;
• the top of the dashboard;
• motor shield near the holes for the pedals;
• steering shaft.

All these places are glued with sound insulation, which reduces the noise level in the cabin. The van itself should also be covered with soundproofing.
In winter, the cabin gets cold, and this is another drawback. Basically, it takes patience and a little time to eliminate it. It is necessary to disassemble the instrument panel completely and insulate it first.

Car interior design gas 2752

The van will also be purged, so it is necessary to foresee the replacement of the seal on all doors in advance. Subsequently, you need to look at the corners, from which it blows and how much.
Gazelle and Sable are different models. They should not be compared in any way. All the main running gears of Sable are different from ordinary Gazels. With 2752 Sable combi, not every master will be involved.
Some users have more luck, some less.
Over 150 thousand km., According to car owners, it is necessary to replace and lubricate the parts:

• front hub;
• lubricate the units;
• ball;
• clutch assembly;
• install gas;
• flash brains;
• the valve may burn out;
• Transmission.

  Transmission diagram gas 2752 combi

According to car owners, this is still a small list of what can break. Easy maintenance and readily available spare parts. All this has led to the fact that the popularity of Sable combi is growing. Sable combi is a popular model, but it requires serious improvements in the quality of the units used.