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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Front Axle

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Category: Front Axle And Front Suspension

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-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".+The 1200's 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:+ Also see: [[Brakes]]
-* [[Brakes]]+
-* [[Front Suspension]]+
= Overview = = Overview =
-http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/4921.jpg [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4921 Front Axle]+See main article: [[Front Suspension]]
 +<img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/4921.jpg</img>
= 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)+
-[http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/13022_4e3cbb95cad29.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/13022_4e3cbb95cad29.jpg]+See main article: [[Knuckle Arm]]
-Additionally, the size of the taper hole for the ball joint is important.+<img size=240>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/13022_4e3cbb95cad29.jpg</img>
-* B110 uses the small taper+
-* Most others use a large taper+
- +
-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.+
- +
-The good news is there is only one size for B110. See the part numbers below.+
- +
- +
-= Part Numbers =+
-steering arm+
-<br>40052 = Knuckle Arm RH +
-<br>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)+
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[[Category:Front Axle And Front Suspension]] [[Category:Front Axle And Front Suspension]]

Current revision

The 1200's 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: Brakes

Overview

See main article: Front Suspension

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