steering DATSUN 210 1979 User Guide

WHEEL

BEARING

Wheel

bearing
axial

play

Wheel

bearing
nut

tightening

torque

Return

angle

Rotation

starting

torque

With
new

grease
seal

With

used

grease
seal

At

wheel
hub

bolt

With
new

grease
seal

With
used

grease
seal

SUSPENSIONBA
JOINT

Turning
torque

New

parts

Used

parts

TIGHTENIN

TORQUE

LOWERBAl
L
JOINT

Ball

joint
socket

to
lower

arm

Ball

joint
to
knuckle

arm
Stud
nut

STRUT

Steering
knuckle

arm
to
strut

Strut
to

hoodledge

Piston
rod
self

locking
nut

Gland

packing

DISC
BRAKE

Rotor
to

hub

SIDE
ROD

Side
rod
ball

jOIDt
to
knuckle
arm

LOWER
ARM

Lower
arm
bolt
nut

Side
rod

adjusting
nut

TENSION
ROD

Tension
rod

bushing
installation
nut

Tension

rod
to
lower
arm

Tension

rod
bracket
to

body
Frpn
Axle

Front

Suspension

mm
in

0
0

kg
m
ft
lb

degree
3
0

to
3
5
22
to
25

900

kg
cm
in

lbr

kg
em
in
Ib
Less
than
7
0
6
1

1
0
to
4
5
0

9
to

3
9

kg
lb

kg
lb
Less
than
1
2
2

6

0
1
7
to
0

79
0
37
to
1
74

kg
cm
in

Ib

kg
cm
in

Ib
40
to
100
35
to
87

More
than
20
17

kg
m
ft
Ib

5
1
to
6
1

37
to
44

5
5

to
10
0
40

to
72

7
3
to
9
9

53
to
72

2
5
to
3
5

18
to

25

6
0

to
7
5
43
to
54

8
0
to
11
0

58
to
80

3
9
to
5
3
28

to
38

3
0

to
7
0
22
to
51

3
9
to
5

0
2810
36

8
0

to
10
0
58
to
72

4
5
to

5
1
33
to
37

5
1
to

6
1
37
to
44

3
2

to
4
3
23
to
31

FA
14

Front
Axle
Front

Suspension

TROUBLE
DIAGNOSES
AND
CORRECTIONS

Condition

Vibration
shock

and
shimmy
of

steering

wheel

Vibration
Loose
connection
of
the

serration

parts
and
wear
of
each

part
of

linkage
cause

vibration
of
front
wheels

and

steering
wheel

vibration
This
is

very
noticeable
when
trav

elling
on

rough
road

Shock
When
the
front
wheels
are

travelling

on
bumpy
roads
the

play
of
the

steering

linkage
is
transmitted
to
the

steering
wheel

This
is

especially
noticeable
when

travelling

on

rough
road

Shimmy
Abnormal
vibration
of
the
front

suspension
system
nd
the
whole

steering

linkage
which

occu
at

specific
speeds

Car

pulls
to

right
or
left

When

driving
with
hands
off
the

steering

wheel

on
a

flat
road
the

car

gently
swerves

to

right
or
left

Note

A
faulty
rear

suspension
may
also
be

the
cause
of
this

problem
and
therefore

see
ebo
Section
RA
Proba
b
Ie

ca
use

Improper
tire

pressure

Imbalance
and

deformation
of
road

wheel

Unevenly
worn
tire

or
insufficient

tight

ening
of
wheel
nuts

Improperly
adjusted
or
worn
front

wheel

bearing

Faulty
wheel

alignment

Worn

transverse
link

bushings

Insufficiently

tightened
steering
gear
hous

ing

Wear
of

steering
linkage

Worn

suspension
ball

joint

Excessive
backlash
due
to

improper
adjust

ment
of
the

steering
gear
box

Damaged
idler
arm

Worn

column

bearing
weakened
column

bearing
spring
or
loose

drmp

Malfucntion
of
shock
absorber
inside
the

strut
or

loose
install3t
on

b9
t5

Imbalance
of

car
l
e

Improper
tire

pressure
or

insufficient

tight

ening
of

wheel
nuts

Difference
in

wear
and

tear
of

right
and
left

tire
treads

Incorrect

adjustment
or
abrasion
of
front

wheel

bearing

Collapsed
or
twisted
front

spring

Incorrect
wheel

alignment

Incorrect
brake

adjustment
binding

Worn
rubber

bushings
for
transverse
link

and
tension
rod

Deformed

steering
linkage
and
transverse

link
and
tension

rod

Imbalance
of
car
level

FA
16
Corrective
action

Adjust

Correct
the
imbal

ap
9f
r

B4I
e

Replace
or

tighten

Adjust
or

tighten

Adjust

Replace

Retighten

Replace
faulty

parts

Replace

Adjust
correctly

Replace

Replace
or

retighten

Replace
or

retighten

Correct
the

imbal

ance

Adjust
or
tighten

Replace
tires

Adjust
or

replace

Replace

Adjust

Adjust

Replace

Replace

Correct
the

imbal

ance

Front
Axle
Front

Suspension

Condition

Instability
of
car

Stiff

steering
wheel

Checking
up
procedure

Jack

up
front
wheels
detach
the

steering

gear
arm

and

operate
the

steering
wheel

and

If
it
is

light
check

steering
linkage
and

suspension
parts

If
it
is

heavy
check

steering
gear
and

steering
column

parts

Excessive

steering
wheel

play

Noises
Probable

cause

Improper
tire

pressure

Worn
rubber

bushings
for
transverse
link
and

tension
rod

Incorrect
wheel

alignment

Worn

or
deformed

steering
linkage
and

suspension
link

Incorrect

adjustment
of

steering
gear

Deformed
or

unbala
1ced
wheel

Improper
tire

pressure

Insufficient
lubricants
or

mixing
impurities

in

steering
gear
box
or

excessively
worn

steering
linkage

Stiff
or
damaged

suspension
ban

joint
or

lack
of

grease

Worn

or

incorrectly
adjusted
wheel

bearing

Worn
or

damaged
steering
gear
and

bearing

Incorrectly
adjusted
steering
gear

Deformed

steering
linkage

Incorrect
wheel

alignment

Damaged
strut

mounting
bearing

Damaged
or
stiff

piston
or
shock
absorber

piston
rod

in
the
strut

Interference
of

steering
column
with

turn

signal
switch

Incorrectly
adjusted
steering
gear
housing

Worn

steering
linkage

Improperly
fitted

gear
housing

Incorrectly

adjusted
wheel

bearing

Worn
transverse
link

and
tension
rod

bushings

Improper
tire

pressure

Insufficient

lubricating
oil
and

grease
for

suspension
ball

joint
and

steering
linkage
or

their

breakage

Loose

steering
gear
bolts
linkage
and
sus

pension
parts

Faulty
shock
absorber

inside
the
strut

Faulty
wheel

bearing

Worn

steering

linkage
and

steering
gear

Worn
transverse
link
and
tension
rod

bushings

Broken

or

collapsed
coil

spring

FA
17
Corrective
action

Adjust

Replace

Adjust

Replace

Adjust

Correct
or

replace

Adjust

Replenish
grease
or

replace
the

part

Replace

Replace
or

adjust

Repalce

Adjust

Replace

Adjust

Replace

Replace

Adjust

Adjust

Replace

Retighten

Adjust

Replace

Adjust

Replenish
lubri

cating
oil
and

grease

or

replace

Retighten

Replace

Replace

Replace

Replace

Replace

Front
Axle
Front

Suspension

SPECIAL
SERVICE
TOOLS

Tool

number
tool

name

CD
S13532
I
000

@
S135322000

ID
ST35325000
Front
wheel

bearing
drift

Inner

Front
wheel

bearing
drift

Outer

Drift
bar

@

GJ

KV48
100300
Strut
and

steering

gear

housing
attachment

ST3565S001

CD
ST35651001

@
S135652000

I
Coil

spring
compressor
set

Coil

spring
compressor

Clamp
Kent
Moore

No

Reference

page
or

Fig
No

Page
F
A

5

J
25729

Fig
FA
18

Fig
F
A
20

PageFA
8

Page
FA
9

Fig
FA
IS

Fig
FA
19

Fig
F
A
27
Tool
number
tool
name

S135500001
G
land

packing
wrench

KV
40
I
0
1900
G
land

packing
guide

CI

HT72520000

ilalljoinl
remover

S136720000
Transverse
link

bushing

replacer
set

t9

11

FA
19
Kent
Moore
No

Reference

page
or

Fig
No

J
25825

Fig
F
A
20

Fig
FA
25

Fig
FA
24

Page
FA
IO

J
25847

Fig
FA
37

Fig
F
A
39

Brake

System

TROUBLE

DIAGNOSES

AND
CORRECTIONS

Condition

Excessive

pedal
travel

Spongy
pedal

Poor

braking
effect
Probable
cause

Low
brake
fluid

level
or

empty
master

cyUnder
reservoir

Leakage
in

master

cylinder

Deteriorated

check
valve

Air
in

system

Faulty
brake

adjustment

Excessive
lateral

play
on
disc
caused

by

loose
or
worn
wheel

bearings
or

steering

parts

Low

fluid
level
in
master

cylinder

Air
in

system

Faulty
brake

adjustment

Reservoir
fIller

cap
vent
hole

clogged

Swollen
hose
due

to
deterioration

or
use
of

poor
quality
hose

Distored

brake
shoes
or

excessively
worn

or

cracked
brake
drum

Soft
or
swollen

caliper
seals

Use
of
a

brake
fluid

with
too
low

boiling

point

Fluid

leakage
in
brake
lines

Low

brake
fluid
level
or

empty
master

cylinder
reservoir

Air
in
brake

lines

Excessive
shoe

to
d
rum
clearance

Grease

oil
mud
or
water
on

linings
or

pads

Deterioration
of

linings
or

pads

Local
fit

of

linings
or

pads

Linings
or

pads
excessively
worn

Master

cylinder
or

wheel

cylinders
in

poor

condition

Frozen
or

seized

caliper
pistons
on
disc

brakes

Finding
mechanical

linkage
at
brake

pedal

and
shoes

BR
19
Corrective
action

Fill
and

bleed
as

necessary
Test

for
source

of

leakage

by
examining
all
lines

connec

tions
and
wheel

cylinder

Overhaul
master

cylinder

Replace
check

valve
and
bleed

system

Bleed

system

Adjust
shoe
to
drum
clearance

Inspect

auto

adjuster
operation

Replace
or

adjust

faulty
parts

Top
with
fluid
and

inspect
for

leakage

Correct
as

necessary

Adjust
shoe
to
drum
clearance

Inspect

auto

adjuster
operation

Clean
and
bleed

system

Replace
hose
and
bleed

system

Replace
faul

ty
parts

Drain

hydraulic

system
flush
with
alcohol

and

replace
all
seals

Replace
with

specified
brake
fluid
and

bleed

system

Check
master

cylinder
p
pmg
and

wheel

cylinder
for
leaks
and

repair

Fill
and
bleed

as

necessary

Bleed

system

Adjust

Clean
brake
mechanism
and
check
for

cause

of

problem
Replace

linings
or

pads

Replace

Shave
or

replace

Replace

Repair
or

replace

Disassemble

caliper
and
free

up
as

required

Free

up
as

required

t

MAINTEN
NCE

TIRE
INFLATION

Correct
tire

pressure
is

very
impor

tant
for

steering
ease
and

riding
com

fort
Correct

pressure
also
makes
for

a

quieter
ride

and
extends
tire
life

If

all
tires

are

inspected
frequently

and
maintained

at
correct

pressure

any

sharp
objects
in
tread
can
be

quickiy
detected
nd
abnormal

wear

which
invites
serious

problems
can
be

avoided

After

inflating
tires
valves

should

be
checked
for

leakage
Without

valve

caps
leakage
will
occur

due
to
dirt
and

water

resulting
in

underinflation
Ac

cordingly
whenever
tire

pressure
is

checked
be
sure
to

tighten
vaive

caps

firmly
by
hand

JW

Sri

in

1
II

I

i

I
1
I
1

1
I

I

I
II

I
I
I

i

M
I

l
1

14
nl

01
I

II

Toe

in
or

toe
out
wear

I
J

I

I
p

rt
i

Ilnl
lll

11111
IllIlI

Shoulder
wear

Toe
in
or
toe
out

wear

When
the
front

wheels
are
aligned

in

an
excessive

toe
in
or

toe
out
condi

tion

the
tires

will
tend
to

scrape
the

tread
rubber
off
and
the
tread
will

de

elop
a

feathered

edge

Center
wear

Center
wear
is
caused

by
overinfla

tion
of
the
tire
Wheel
and

Tire

WHEEL
AND

TIRE

TIRE
WEAR

Tread
ar
Indicator

Tires
are

provided
with

tr
lad
wear

indicator
at

six

places
around
tire

circumference

indicating
1
6

mm

J

in
tread

depth
When
tires
wear
and

then

marks

appear
replace
them

wtth

new
ones

Tread
wear
indicator

Tire
tread

L
1
c

WH024

Fig
WT
l
Tread
WearJndicator

n

1

ii

J
J

f
J

I

h
I

me

1111

Center
wear

j

I

1II
mnr

I

j
n

Ii

Ii

i

I
Jil

111

lie

Uneven
wear
WT004

Fig
WT

2
A
bnormal
Tire
Wtor

Shoulder
wear

This
wear

may
be
caused

by
under

inflation
incorrect
wheel
camber
or

continued
excessive

speed
around

curves
In

general
the
first
two
causes

are
the

most
common
Underinflation

causes
wear
on
both
sides
of
treads

while

camber
causes
wear
on

only
one

side
of
tread

WT
2
Uneven
wear

Uneven
wear
is

caused

by
incorrect

camber
or
caster

malfunctioning
sus

pension
unbalanced
wheel
out
of

round
brake
drum
or
other
mechani

cal
conditions
To

stop
this
abnormal

wear
correct
the
above

faulty
parts

TIRE
REPLACEMENT

CAUTION

Different

types
of
tires
sucb
as
bias

bias
belted
and
radial

tireS
must

not

be
mixed

except
in
an

emergancy

Mixed

use
of
different

types
of
tires

can

adversely
affect
car

ilndlilig
and

may
cause
driver
to
lose
control

Note

a
Be

sure
to
check
the
wheel

nut

torque
after
the
wheel
has
been

run
for

the
rust
I
000
km
600

miles
also
in

cases
of

repairing
fiat

tires
tire
rotation
etc

and
every

10
000
km

6
000
miles
thereafter

Retighten
if

necessary

b
It
is

recommended
that
new
tires
be

installed
in

pairs
on
the
same
axle

When

replacing
only
one
tire
it

should
be

paired
with
the
most

tread
to

equalize
braking
tl1lction

c

When

replacing
original
tires
with

those
tires
of
an

optional
recom

mended
site
and
of

diff
rent
diam

eter
the

speedometer
must
be
reo

calibrated

I

To

replace
a
tire

with
a

jack
in
a

safe
manner
refer
to

Lifting
Points

and

Towing
Section
GI
for

jacking

up

WARNING

Never

get
under

car
whila

it
is

supported

only
by
jack

Always
use

Il
fety
stands
to

suppon

side
member
of

body
construction

when

you
must

get
berreatb
car

The

symptom
of
unbalance

appears

as

tramps
car

shake
and

steering
mal

function

To
correct
unbalance
use

proper

wheel
balancer

Maximum

allowable

unbalance

at
rim

flange

10

gr
10
35
ozl

Balance

weight

10
to
60

gr
10
35
to
2

12
ozl

at
10

gr
10
35

ozl
interval

Note

a
Be

sure
to

place
correct
balance

weights
on
inner

edge
of
rim

See

Fig
wr
6

b

Do
not

put
mOle
than
two

weights

on
each
side

c
Two

types
of
balance

weights
are

used
one
is

designed
for
use
with

steel
wheel

and
the
other
for

use

with
aluminum
wheel

Do
not
mix

different

types
of
balance

weights

WHEEL

In
order

to
ensure

satisfactory

steering
condition
as
well

as
maximum

tire

life

proceed
follows

Check
wheel
rim

especially
rim

flange
and
bead
seat
for
rust
distor

tion

cracks
or
other
faults
which

might
cause
air

leaks
Function
of

tubeless
tire

depends
on
a

good
seal

between
tire

bead
and

wheel
rim

Thoroughly
remove
rust
dust
oxi

dized
rubber
or

sa
nd
from
wheel
rim

Note
Rim
bead
seats
should
be
clean

ed
with
the

following

Steel
wheel

Wile
brush
coone
steel
wool

etc

Aluminum
wheel

Neutral

detergent
cloth
etc

Use
dial

gauge
to
examine
wheel

rim
for
lateral
and
radial
runout
Wheel
and
Tire

Lateral
and

radial
runout

Steel
wheel

less
than
1
2
mm
0
047
in

Aluminumwlte
1

lass
than
0
5
mm

10
020
in

Difference

right
and
left

lateral
runout

Steel
wheel

leu
than
0
5
mm

10
020
in

Aluminum
wheel

less
than
0
2
mm
0

008
in

C
JeCk
points

l

Fig
WT

6
WT005

Whee
Rim
RUllout
Check

Points

Wheel
must
be

replaced
when

any

of
the

following
problems
occurs

I

Bent
dented
or

heavily
rusted

2

Elongated
bolt
holes

3

Excessive
lateral
or
radial
runout

4
Air

leaks

through
wel
s

5
Wheel
nuts

won
t

stay
tight

TIRE

To

check
for
leaks

apply

soapy

solution
or

submerge
tire
and
wheel
or

tub
in
water
after

inflating
it
to

speCified
pressure
Special
inspection

for
leaks
should
be

carried
out
around

valve

or
wheel
rim
and

along
tread

Note
bead

and
rim

where

leakage

0

11rs

Wipe
water

away
from

any

area
which
leaks
air

bubbles
and
then

mark

place
with
chalk

After

removing

object
which
caused

puncture
seal
the

pain
Wilen
repair

ing
a

puncture
use
a
tire

repair
kit

furnished

by
any
tire
dealer

following

WT
4
inslrt1ctiol
iplovided
with

tit
If

a

puncture
is
too

large
or

there
is

some

damage
to
tire

fabric

repair
should
be

carried
out

by
authorized
tire

dealer

Discard
when

any
of
the

following

problems
occurs

I

Broken
or

damaged
bead
wire

2

Ply
or
tread

separation

3
Worn
fabric

damage
on

tubeless

tire

4

Cracked
or

damaged
side
wall

5

Tires
with
tread
wear
indicator

showing
etc

Note

a
When

discarding
tire
take
extra

care
not
to

damage
tire
bead
rim

flange
and
bead
seat

Do
ot

use
tire
irons
to
foree
beads

away
from
wbeel
rim

flange
that
is

always
use
tire

replacement
device

whenever
tire
is
removed

b
Install
wive
core
and
inflate
to

proper
pressure
Check
the

locating

rings
of
the
tire
to
be
sure

they

show
around
the
rim

flanges
on

both
sides

WARNING

When
while
tire
is

being
inflated

bead

snaps
over

safety
hump
it

might
break
Thus
to
avoid
satious

personal
injury
never
stand
over

tire
when

inflating
it
Never
inflate

to
a

pressure
greater
then
2
8

kg
em
40

psQ
If

beads
fail
to

seat
It
that

pressure
deflate
the

tire
lubricate
it

again
and
then

reinflate
it
If
the
tire
is
ov

inflated
the
bead

might
break

pos

sibly
resulting
in

serious
persona

injury

Condition

Wheel
wobbles

Unevenly
or
exces

sively
worn
tire

Tire

squeals
Wheel
and
Tire

TROUBLE
DIAGNOSES
AND
CORRECTIONS

Probable
cause

Improper
tire

pressure

Damaged
tire
or
distorted
wheel

rim

Unbalanced
wheel

Loose

wheel
nuts

Worn
or

damaged
wheel

bearing
or
excessive

play
in
wheel

bearing

Improper
front
wheel

alignment

Worn

or

damaged
ball

joint

Excessive

steering
linkage
play
or
worn

steering
linkage

Loose

steering
linkage
connection

Broken

suspension
spring

Faulty
shock
absorber

Improper
tire
rotation

Improper
tire

pressure

Unbalanced
wheel

Improperly
adjusted
brake

Improper
wheel

alignment

Excessively
distorted
or

improperly
installed

suspension
link

High
speed
on
curves

Sudden
starts
and

improper
speed
due
to

rapid
acceleration
or

improper
brake

ap

plication

Improper
tire

pressure

Improper
front

wheel

alignment

Distorted
knuckle
or

suspension
link

WT7
Corrective
action

Measure
and

adjust

Repair
or

replace

Balance

Tighten

Correct

play
or

replace
wheel

bearing

Align

Replace

Adjust
or
replace

Tighten
nuts
to
rated

torque
or
replace

worn

parts
if

any

Replace

Replace

Rotate
tires

periodically

Measure
and

adjust

Balance
or

replace

Adjust

Align

Repair

replace
or
if

necessary
reinstall

Reduce

speed

Drive
in

a

proper
manner

Measure
and

adjust

Align

Repair
or
replace

DATSUN
210
Model
8310
Series

SECTIONST

STEERING
SYSTEM

CONTENTS

STEERING
COLUMN
AND
GEAR

STEERING
WHEEL

STEERING
LOCK

STEERING
COLUMN

Collapsible
type

STEERING

GEAR
RB45L

STEERING
LINKAGE

SERVICE

DATA
AND

SPECIFICATIONS
ST
2

ST
2

ST
3

ST
3

ST
5

ST

9
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INSPECTION
AND
ADJUSTMENT

TIGHTENING
TORQUE

TROUBLE
DIAGNOSES
AND

CORRECTIONS

SPECIAL
SERVICE

TOOLS
ST
12

ST
12

ST
13

ST
14

ST
15

ST
12

Steering
System

STEERING
COLUMN

AND
GEAR

Tightening
torque
of

bolts
and
nuts

kg
rn
ft4b

@
3
8

to
5
2

27
to

38

@
1
3
to
1

8
9
to
13

@
0
35
to
0
45
25
to
3
3

@
4

0
to
5

0
29
to
36

@
7
0

to
8
0
51
to
58

lEi
13
to
15

94
to
108
1

Steering
wheel

2
olumn

clamp

3

Steering
column

4

Jacket
tube

flange

S

RUbbercoupling

6

Steering
gear

ST860

Fig
ST

l

Steering
Column

and
Gear

STEERING
WHEEL
2

spoke
steering
wheel

I

Remove
bolts
from
back
side
of

steering
wheel

2
Lift

horn

pad
from

steering

wheel

and
disconnect
horn
wire
REMOVAL

I

Disconnect

battery
ground
cable

2
Remove
horn

pad

3

spoke
sport
steering
wheel

Pull
off

pad

ST766

Fig
ST
3

Removing
Horn
Pod

ST765

Fig
ST

2

Removing
Horn
Pod
3
Remove

steering
wheel
nut

4

Using

Steering
Wheel
Puller

ST2718000l
install

puller
anchor

51
2
bolts
into
threaded
holes

provided
in

steering
wheel
Turn
center
bolt
of
the

special
tool
clockwise
to
remove
steer

ing
wheel

CAUTION

a
00
not

strike
end

of

steering
col

umn
shaft
with
a
hammer

Striking

shaft
will

damage
bearing
or
col

lapsible
shaft

b
Be
careful
not
to

damage
cancel

pole

Fig
ST
4
Removing

Ste
ing
WhHl

INSTALLATION

Install

steering
wheel
in
the
reverse

order
of
removal
Observe
the
follow

ing
instructions

Apply

grease
to

sliding
portions

2
When

installing
steering
wheel
to

column
shaft

align
punch
mark

on

steering
wheel
with

punch
mark
on

the

top
end
of

column
shaft

til

Tightening
torqu

Steering
whee

nut

3
8
to
5

2

kg

27

to
38

ft
Ibl

Note
After

imtol1ing

steering
wheel

turn

it
clockwise
end
counterclock

wise

cheddng
for
catch
or

drag

Also
check
horn
for

operation