Steering Linkage

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

Terminology

• 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:

Idler Arm

Idler Arm

• TRW 18778 through 7/72

Idler Arm Bushing

• 48544-H1000 BUSH-IDLER
• BECK/ARNLEY Part # 1013851 (2 per idler arm) at http://rockauto.com

Cross Rod

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

• 48560-H1600 ASSY-CROSS ROD STEERING USA B110
• 48560-H1000 ROD ASS'Y-CROSS JDM B110, B120 (all years)

  RHD B110 top, B210 bottom:

  

B10

• B10: 48545-18001 BUSHING-idler shaft

B210

• 48560-H6200 ASSY-CROSS ROD LHD USA

  Rock Auto

• 48560-H2500 ROD ASS'Y-CROSS PB110, PB210
• 48560-H5025 ROD ASS'Y cross steering RHD JDM

  RHD B210 bottom, B110 top:

  

B310 (and A10)

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

  

• 48560-W5025 ROD ASSY-CROSS JDM B310, A10