Datsun 1200s used a steering column that is integral with the Steering Gearbox. Most have a simple tubular column, but GL models were fitted with a safer Collapsible Steering Column — as in all modern cars.

Overview

If your column, as seen under the dash, is a simple tube, it is the standard kind. But if it is dimpled, it is a collapsible column.

Main: Collapsible Steering Column

Safety Column (collapsible type)

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All North America 1200s, GL models in Japan, and newer Australia utes, were fitted with the collapsible safety column.

Steering Gearbox with rigid Steering Column

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Bushing Repair

Main: Steering Column Bush

Steering Column Grommet

The grommet seals the opening to the engine compartment. It has an opening for the column and a depression for the shift linkage (not used with the 4-speed).

67812-G1500 Grommet

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RHD (Japan) 67812-H1004 GROMMET-steering post VS,VP,VD.3-speed 67812-H1005 GROMMET-steering post GL,GX 67812-H1006 GROMMET-steering post 3-speed 67812-H1007 GROMMET-steering post 4-speed, Automatic -8910 67812-G1500 GROMMET-steering post 8910- 67813-H1000 PLATE-steering post grommet, upper -8910 67813-G1500 PLATE-steering post grommet, upper 8910- 67814-H1000 PLATE-steering post grommet, lower 08510-51612 SCREW (fixing grommet) 6 <> 08510-52012

LHD grommet 67812-H1601

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LHD (USA) 67812-H1601 GROMMET-STEERING POST 67813-H1600 PLATE-STEERING GROMMET LOWER 67814-H1600 PLATE-STEERING GROMMET UPPER 08510-51212 SCREW-TAPPING M5 GROMMET FIX (6)

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