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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 | + | |
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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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| - | = Part Numbers = | + | |
| - | steering arm | + | |
| - | <br>40052 = Knuckle Arm RH | + | |
| - | <br>40053 = Knuckle Arm LH | + | |
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| - | 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
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Overview
See main article: Front Suspension
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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
