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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Steering Linkage

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Category: Steering System

The Datsun 1200 uses a tradition recirculating-ball Steering Gearbox with behind-the axle linkage.

Also see Steering Gearbox

Contents

Terminology

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  • 1. Idler Arm. This bolts to the subframe rail on opposite side from the steering gearbox
  • 9. Steering Gear Arm, a.k.a. "Pitman arm"
  • 19,20. Side Rod, a.k.a. "tie rod". Left and right hand differ
  • 12. Cross Rod, a.k.a. "drag link" or "center link"
  • 21, 22, 23, 24. Side Rod Socket Ass'y a.k.a. "tie rod ends". There are four separate parts with left and right-hand threads. Each "socket" has a "ball stud", which is similar to a Ball Joint.

The six ball studs have a Filler Plug on the bottom of each. Replace it with a grease fitting and fill it during each periodic "lube, oil and filter".

Power Steering

Sunny Trucks had optional power steering:

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Idler Arm

Idler Arm RHD
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48530-H1000 ASSY-IDLER STEERING [RHD]


Idler Arm LHD
* 48530-H1600 ASSY-IDLER STEERING [LHD]
* http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,pgname,Steering
* TRW 18778 through 7/72


Idler Arm Bushing

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Idler Arm Repair Kit (2 bushes, washers & lock nut)


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Cross Rod

The Cross Rod is also known as center link or drag link.


RHD measurements
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  • about 21-1/16 x 18-5/8
  • about 535 mm x 473 mm


B10

  • B10: 48545-18001 BUSHING-idler shaft


B210

  • 48560-H6200 ASSY-CROSS ROD LHD USA
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  • 48560-H2500 ROD ASS'Y-CROSS PB110, PB210
  • 48560-H5025 ROD ASS'Y cross steering RHD JDM
    RHD B210 bottom, B110 top:
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    B210 has a kink for clearance


B310 (and A10)

  • 48560-W5725 ROD ASSY-CROSS,STEERING North America B310, A10
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  • 48560-W5025 ROD ASSY-CROSS JDM B310, A10


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Side Rods

Side Rod also known as Tie Rod, consists of a threaded shaft and two ball-socket "ends".
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Side Rod Ends also known as Tie Rod Ends
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Inspect, and replace if bent
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Side Rod Bar

Aka Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve. The flat in the middle is for a wrench to hold it stationary while you thread on the ends. The ends are left- and right-threaded.

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  • 48512-H1001 BAR-SIDE ROD
  • ACDELCO 45A6021 or 88910767

Inner Ends

Inner ends are curved

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Inner RIGHT

  • 48521-H1001 ASSY-SOCKET SIDE ROD RH INNER
  • McQuay-Noriss ES2620X
  • Raybestos 4011324
  • ACDELCO 45A0324 or 88910158

Inner LEFT

  • 48641-H1001 ASSY-SOCKET SIDE ROD LH INNER
  • Raybestos 4011327
  • ACDELCO 45A0327 or 88910161

Outer Ends

Outer ends are straight.

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Outer RIGHT

  • 48520-H1001 ASSY-SOCKET SIDE ROD RH OUTER
  • TRW ES488L -0772
  • Raybestos 4011167
  • ACDelco 45A0167 or 88910001 $18.94

Outer LEFT

  • 48640-H1001 ASSY-SOCKET SIDE ROD LH OUTER
  • TRW ES488R -0772
  • Raybestos 4011168
  • ACDelco 45A0168 or 88910002 $18.95