![[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]](/wiki/upload/wiki.png)
| Revision as of 08:32, 18 December 2009 ddgonzal (Talk | contribs) <- Previous diff |
Revision as of 10:00, 30 July 2016 ddgonzal (Talk | contribs) Next diff -> |
||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
| # Driveshaft (tailshaft) - both u-joints | # Driveshaft (tailshaft) - both u-joints | ||
| #* Most driveshafts have sealed joints. Some are replaceable, can be removed and repacked. | #* Most driveshafts have sealed joints. Some are replaceable, can be removed and repacked. | ||
| - | #* Some have non-replaceable joints. | + | #* Some have non-replaceable joints. |
| # Steering linkage | # Steering linkage | ||
| #* 4 side rod ends | #* 4 side rod ends | ||
| Line 9: | Line 9: | ||
| # Ball joints, one each side | # Ball joints, one each side | ||
| - | http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/19475.jpg[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=19475 click for larger pic] | + | {{Album|19475}} |
| Unfortunately many after market cheap aftermarket manufactured joints are non-greasable types. | Unfortunately many after market cheap aftermarket manufactured joints are non-greasable types. | ||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
| And many just have a plug - no grease-gun nipple. However, you can simply remove the plug and put a nipple on it, and then can grease it. | And many just have a plug - no grease-gun nipple. However, you can simply remove the plug and put a nipple on it, and then can grease it. | ||
| + | Zerk-type grease fittings, deluxe (with covers) | ||
| + | <br>{{Photo|d81012295kojiya_2006-img581x405-119.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts2}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | grease fitting, grease nipple, Zerk fitting, Alemite fitting | ||
| [[Category:Front Axle And Front Suspension]] [[Category:Propeller Shaft And Differential Carrier]] | [[Category:Front Axle And Front Suspension]] [[Category:Propeller Shaft And Differential Carrier]] | ||
Revision as of 10:00, 30 July 2016
Chassis Lube or "Grease job" should be done every 12 months.
- Driveshaft (tailshaft) - both u-joints
- Most driveshafts have sealed joints. Some are replaceable, can be removed and repacked.
- Some have non-replaceable joints.
- Steering linkage
- 4 side rod ends
- both ends of Cross Rod
- Ball joints, one each side
Unfortunately many after market cheap aftermarket manufactured joints are non-greasable types.
And many just have a plug - no grease-gun nipple. However, you can simply remove the plug and put a nipple on it, and then can grease it.
Zerk-type grease fittings, deluxe (with covers)
grease fitting, grease nipple, Zerk fitting, Alemite fitting