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The Datsun 1200 uses a tradition recirculating-ball Steering Gearbox with behind-the axle linkage.
Also see Steering Gearbox
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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
- http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,pgname,Steering
- TRW 18778 through 7/72
Idler Arm Bushing
- 48544-H1000 BUSH-IDLER
- Beck/Arnley 1013851 (2 per idler arm) at http://rockauto.com
Idler Arm Repair Kit (2 bushes, washers & lock nut)
- Raybestos 4501067
- ACDelco 45C1067 or 88911321 $8.41
Cross Rod
The Cross Rod is also known as center link or drag link.
- 48560-H1000 ROD ASS'Y-CROSS JDM B110, B120 (all years)
- RHD B110 top, B210 bottom:
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- B210 RHD bar can be used on B110 RHD
- 48560-H1600 ASSY-CROSS ROD STEERING USA B110
- ACDelco 45B1035 or 88911087 $99.97
- http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,pgname,Steering
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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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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
Side Rods
Side Rod also known as Tie Rod, consists of a threaded shaft and two ball-socket "ends".
Side Rod Ends also known as Tie Rod Ends
Inspect, and replace if bent
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.
- 48512-H1001 BAR-SIDE ROD
- ACDELCO 45A6021 or 88910767
Inner Ends
Inner ends are curved
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.
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