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| = Knuckle Arm = | = Knuckle Arm = | ||
| - | The "Knuckle arm" (steering arm) bolts to the '''balljoint''', and the strut is bolted on top of the knuckle arm. Datsun knuckle arms come in two basic sizes: | + | The "Knuckle arm" (steering arm) bolts to the '''balljoint''', and the strut is bolted on top of the knuckle arm. |
| - | * narrow bolt spacing for 45mm strut tubes (used by B110) | + | |
| - | * wide bolt spacing for 50.8 mm strut tubes (used by most other Datsuns) | + | See main article: [[Knuckle Arm]] |
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| - | Additionally, the size of the taper hole for the ball joint is important. | ||
| - | * B110 uses the small taper | ||
| - | * Most others use a large taper | ||
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| - | Then there is the length of the arm -- long arme give a slower steering response, but less effort is required to turn the wheels. Short arms give faster response. | ||
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| - | The good news is there is only one size for B110. See the part numbers below. | ||
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| - | B310 Steering Knuckle Arms | ||
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| = Part Numbers = | = Part Numbers = | ||
Revision as of 06:14, 13 August 2011
The 1200s' front axle (spindle) is an integral part of the Strut assembly. The spindle, grease catcher, and knuckle arm (steering arm) complete the "Front axle".
Also see:
Overview
Knuckle Arm
The "Knuckle arm" (steering arm) bolts to the balljoint, and the strut is bolted on top of the knuckle arm.
See main article: Knuckle Arm
Part Numbers
steering arm
40052 = Knuckle Arm RH
40053 = Knuckle Arm LH
Knuckle Arm RH
- B10: 40052-18000 (different from newer models)
- B110: 40052-H1000 <- 40052-H5000
- PB110: 40052-H2501
- B120: 40052-H5000 to 1974, 40052-H7400 (75-8504), 40052-H7440 (8504-)
- B210: 40052-H5000 (74-75 A12)
- B210: 40052-H7400 (1976-up A engine, except USA)
- B210: 40052-U0101 (USA, also PB, also L16)
- B310: 40052-W5000 (All US, all A15, most A14)
- B310: 40052-H7200 (A12, A13, and budget A14 models)
- B310: 40052-W5060 (big engines, 8001-up)