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-Datsun 1200s used a steering column that is integral with the [[Steering Gearbox]]. Most have a simple tubular column, but GL models were fitted with a safer [[Collapsible Steering Column]] is used as in all modern cars.+Datsun 1200s used a steering column that is integral with the [[Steering Gearbox]]. Most have a simple tubular column, but GL models were fitted with a safer [[Collapsible Steering Column]] &mdash; as in all modern cars.
= Overview = = Overview =
If your column, as seen under the dash, is a simple tube, it is the standard kind. But if it is dimpled, it is a collapsible column. If your column, as seen under the dash, is a simple tube, it is the standard kind. But if it is dimpled, it is a collapsible column.
- See main article: [[Collapsible Steering Column]]+{{Main|Collapsible Steering Column}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=17660 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/17660.jpg]+Safety Column (collapsible type)
 +<br>{{Album|17660}}
All North America 1200s, GL models in Japan, and newer Australia utes, were fitted with the collapsible safety column. All North America 1200s, GL models in Japan, and newer Australia utes, were fitted with the collapsible safety column.
-Steering Gearbox and rigid Steering Column+Steering Gearbox with rigid Steering Column
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4580 http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/album/4580.jpg]+<br>{{PhotoAlbum|4580-.jpg|4580}}
- +
- 48054-H1002 BUSHING-STEERING WORM [for standard column]+
- 48910-H1021 BUSHING-STEERING WORM [for Collapsible column]+
= Bushing Repair = = Bushing Repair =
-Here's a fix for the loose steering column which every 1200 now seems to have after 30 years... a polyethylene bushing.+{{Main|Steering Column Bush}}
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=19812 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/19812.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13887 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/13887.jpg]+
- +
-The bushing is located at the tip of the steering column(i.e. steering wheel end) and unscrews. It is behind the turn signal switch assembly.+
- +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13192 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/13192.jpg]+
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-This is like a $10 fix, although you have to drill, cut and/or whittle the polyethylene yourself. It is low-friction and self-lubricating. Machine one up yourself out of Nylon - $10. With some time and patience you can whittle it with a knife. +
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-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=20541 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/20541.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=20542 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/20542.jpg] +
-<br>Home-made nylon bushing+
- +
-Or buy one already made from Nissan. The Nissan part numbers are:+
- +
-48910-H1020 or 48910-H1021 Column Bush (1971-1973) [for [[Collapsible Steering Column]]] USA ALL, JAPAN GL, GX+
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=25545 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/25545.jpg]+
- +
-48054-H1002 BUSH-STEERING WORM Sedan/Coupe/Wagon/Pickup (all years, for non-collapsible column)+
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=19646 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/19646.jpg]+
- +
-There are two kinds of bushings, with a totally different setup+
-* The screw in type AU$56. Press the new bush into the screw part, per the [[Factory Service Manual]]+
-* The press fit type AU$26, essentially a rubber bush with a metal sleeve+
- +
-A friendly Nissan dealer is the place to ask for the part.+
- +
-* you can still get them genuine from Nissan+
-* looks like some sort of engineering plastic (eg delrin) and encased in the threaded and castellated metal outer+
- +
-<img size=256>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/13637_5103a80db12f9.jpg</img> +
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=428584#forumpost428584 post]+
- +
-# Remove the [[Steering Wheel]]+
-# Remove the [[Steering_Column#Steering Column Cover|column shell]]+
-# Remove the [[Turn_Signals#Switch_Removal_and_Installation|turn signal mechanism]]+
-# If equipped, remove the circlip & thrust washer+
-# Unscrew the bushing sleeve. Use a special spanner wrench or lightly tap it around (takes a very long time, so be patient)+
- +
-http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun+1200/wiki/spanner_wrench.jpg+
- +
-IF a previous installer has crimped it locked, you'll need to fix that first (uncrimp it, notice this one has been hammered)+
-<br><img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun+1200/wiki/column_bush.jpg</img> [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun+1200/wiki/column_bush.jpg full]+
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-Unfortunately if the previous mechanic screwed it in too far (as on my ute) the it's much more difficult. In this case you can tap it with a punch or scredriver anti-clockwise -- but it will take a very, very long time, so be patient.+
- +
-<b>Alternatives</b><br>+
-* as a quick fix , cut 4 small pieces of cork, lube them up and push them in place.+
-* cut a spare LCA bushing with a 32mm hole saw. See [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=54106&forum=1 Quick fix for sloppy steering column bush]+
-*: [http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/9665_4ed1eabc0d460.jpg photo]<br><img size=240>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/9665_4ed1eabc0d460.jpg</img>+
-*: [http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/9665_4ed1eaab817a1.jpg photo]<br><img size=240>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/9665_4ed1eaab817a1.jpg</img>+
- +
-&#12467;&#12521;&#12461;&#12471;&#12502;&#12523; collapsible GL, GX+
-&#12473;&#12486;&#12450;&#12522;&#12531;&#12464; &#12471;&#12515;&#12501;&#12488; &#12467;&#12521;&#12512; &#12502;&#12483;&#12471;&#12517; steering shaft column bush+
- +
-== Part Numbers ==+
- 48054-H1002 BUSHING-column non-collapsible column+
- 48910-H1021 BUSH-column Collapsible type column+
- See main article: [[Steering Gear Part Numbers]]+{{Album!|19812}}
= Steering Column Grommet = = Steering Column Grommet =
-[http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/24295.jpg http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24295.jpg] 67812-G1500+67812-G1500 Grommet
 +<br>{{Album|24295}}
RHD (Japan) RHD (Japan)
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67814-H1000 PLATE-steering post grommet, lower 67814-H1000 PLATE-steering post grommet, lower
08510-51612 SCREW (fixing grommet) 6 <> 08510-52012 08510-51612 SCREW (fixing grommet) 6 <> 08510-52012
 +LHD grommet 67812-H1601
 +<br>{{Album|24294}}
LHD (USA) LHD (USA)
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08510-51212 SCREW-TAPPING M5 GROMMET FIX (6) 08510-51212 SCREW-TAPPING M5 GROMMET FIX (6)
-View from inside car:+= Steering Post Bracket =
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/24294.jpg</img>[http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/24294.jpg album] 67812-H1601+{{See|Cowl#Firewall & Dash}}
-= Steering Column Cover =+ 46570-H1001 RHD ASS'Y-BRACKET, pedal & steering post
-NOTE:+ 46570-H1600 LHD ASSY-BRACKET PEDAL & STEERING POST
-* 32 mm diameter steering column+
-* 26.5 mm diameter steering column+
-The covers encloses the [[Hazards]] switch and the [[Turn Signals]] switch.+View from inside car:
-<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=25813 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/25813.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=25814 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/25814.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=25815 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/25815.jpg]+<br>{{Album|24294}}
- 48470-H1010 COVER SET-STEERING COLUMN [cut for 25.6 mm diameter shaft]+The [[Turn_Signals#Flasher_Location|flasher]] units (hazard flasher and turn-signal flasher) bolt to each side of the pedal box strut:
 +<br>{{Album|15949}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=25707 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/25707.jpg]+{{UploadPost|10146_4bfa3c29a9c04.jpg|318721}}
-== JDM ==+= Steering Column Cover =
- * 48471-H1150 SET-SHELL,steering 3-speed+{{Main|Steering Column Cover}}
- *: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15130 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/15130.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2760 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/2760.jpg] column shift+{{Album!|2136}}
- * 48471-H1170 SET-SHELL,steering 4-speed+[[Category:Steering System]]{{End}}
- * 85-10412-12 SCREW (4)+
- +
-== USA ==+
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2136 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/2136.jpg] USA: Hazard switch only+
- * 48471-H1950 SET-SHELL STEERING WITHOUT PARK LIGHT S 1 4 SPEED - 48471-H1650 superceded +
- ** 48471-H1650 SET-SHELL STEERING 1 4 SPEED AUTO. - superceded +
- ** 48470-H4650 SET-SHELL STEERING WITHOUT PARK LIGHT S 1 EXC OKINAWA 0172- 48471-H1950 $23.68 +
- * 08530-42012 SCREW-TAPPING M4 3 [Tapping screw, Oval head]+
- * 08330-41410 SCREW-MACHINE M4 1 [Machine screw, Oval head]+
- +
-== B120 ==+
- Early (Black)+
- * 48470-G1150 COVER SET-STEERING COLUMN [Black] 7510-7803+
- * 48477-C0400 PLATE-CAUTION+
- +
- Facelift (Dark Brown)+
- * 48472-G1160 COVER STEERING COLUMN DARK BROWN LOWER 7804-8910+
- * 48471-G1160 COVER STEERING COLUMN DARK BROWN UPPER W/LABEL 7804-8608+
- * 48471-G1900 COVER STEERING COLUMN DARK BROWN UPPER 8608-8910+
- * 48474-G1270 PLUG-SHIFT LEVER 8608-8910+
- * 96920-89900 PLATE-CAUTION 8110-8306+
- * 96920-89910 PLATE-CAUTION 8307-8910+
- +
- Late Model (Gray)+
- * 48471-95W00 COVER-STEERING COLUMN GRAY UPPER 8910-+
- * 48472-95W00 COVER-STEERING COLUMN GRAY LOWER 8910- +
- * 48470-H1015 COVER SET-STEERING COLUMN+
- * 48474-95W00 PLUG-SHIFT LEVER 8910-+
- * 48477-C0400 [99072] PLATE-CAUTION 8910-+
- +
- Hardware+
- * 08540-41212 [54=Tapping Screw, truss head, 04 mm diameter,12mm length] 10mm diameter head+
- * 08530-42012 [53=Tapping Screw, oval head, 04 mm diameter,20mm length] 8mm diameter head+
- +
-NOTE: It seems the Nissan Catalog has the last two reversed. You need three of the 20mm oval head and one of the 12mm truss head. The 12mm fixes the Cover to the Column. The other three hold the two halves together.+
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-[[Category:Steering System]]+

Current revision

Datsun 1200s used a steering column that is integral with the Steering Gearbox. Most have a simple tubular column, but GL models were fitted with a safer Collapsible Steering Column — as in all modern cars.

Contents

Overview

If your column, as seen under the dash, is a simple tube, it is the standard kind. But if it is dimpled, it is a collapsible column.

Safety Column (collapsible type)
17660.jpgAlbum 17660

All North America 1200s, GL models in Japan, and newer Australia utes, were fitted with the collapsible safety column.

Steering Gearbox with rigid Steering Column
4580-.jpgAlbum click to view

Bushing Repair

19812.jpg

Steering Column Grommet

67812-G1500 Grommet
24295.jpgAlbum 24295

RHD (Japan)
67812-H1004 GROMMET-steering post VS,VP,VD.3-speed
67812-H1005 GROMMET-steering post GL,GX
67812-H1006 GROMMET-steering post 3-speed
67812-H1007 GROMMET-steering post 4-speed, Automatic -8910 
67812-G1500 GROMMET-steering post 8910-
67813-H1000 PLATE-steering post grommet, upper -8910
67813-G1500 PLATE-steering post grommet, upper 8910-
67814-H1000 PLATE-steering post grommet, lower
08510-51612 SCREW (fixing grommet) 6 <> 08510-52012 

LHD grommet 67812-H1601
24294.jpgAlbum 24294

LHD (USA)
67812-H1601 GROMMET-STEERING POST
67813-H1600 PLATE-STEERING GROMMET LOWER
67814-H1600 PLATE-STEERING GROMMET UPPER
08510-51212 SCREW-TAPPING M5 GROMMET FIX (6)

Steering Post Bracket

46570-H1001 RHD ASS'Y-BRACKET, pedal & steering post
46570-H1600 LHD ASSY-BRACKET PEDAL & STEERING POST 

View from inside car:
24294.jpgAlbum 24294

The flasher units (hazard flasher and turn-signal flasher) bolt to each side of the pedal box strut:
15949.jpgAlbum 15949

10146_4bfa3c29a9c04.jpgPost 318721

Steering Column Cover

2136.jpg 

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