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== XenonZcar.com - S130 Steering Differences == | |||
Throughout its production, the Datsun 280ZX was offered with three different steering systems: | |||
* Manual rack and pinion | |||
* Power recirculating ball | |||
* Power rack and pinion | |||
Below you will find the differences between these systems and the specific years they were available. | |||
=== 280ZX Steering Options === | |||
==== Manual Rack and Pinion ==== | ==== Manual Rack and Pinion ==== | ||
https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/s130/images/steering/manual-Rack.png | |||
From 1979 to 1983, a manual rack and pinion steering gear was available. | From 1979 to 1983, a manual rack and pinion steering gear was available. It offered a '''19.6:1 steering ratio''' with a '''3.5-turn lock-to-lock''' turning radius. | ||
It offered a '''19.6:1 steering ratio''' with a '''3.5-turn lock-to-lock''' turning radius. | |||
==== Power Recirculating Ball ==== | |||
https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/s130/images/steering/RBS1.png | |||
Power Steering Pump and Lines | |||
https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/s130/images/steering/RBS.png | |||
Steering Linkage | |||
From 1979 to 1981, Datsun/Nissan offered a power recirculating ball steering system. It had a '''16.3:1 steering ratio''' and a '''2.7-turn lock-to-lock''' turning radius. | |||
==== Power Rack and Pinion ==== | |||
https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/s130/images/steering/powerrack.png | |||
In 1982, Datsun/Nissan replaced the power recirculating ball system with a power rack and pinion system. This setup had a '''17.8:1 steering ratio''' and a '''3.2-turn lock-to-lock''' turning radius. | |||
=== Sources Used === | |||
* [[S130/s130fsm php|1979-1983 280ZX Nissan Factory Service Manuals]] | |||
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XenonZcar.com - S130 Steering Differences[edit]
Throughout its production, the Datsun 280ZX was offered with three different steering systems:
- Manual rack and pinion
- Power recirculating ball
- Power rack and pinion
Below you will find the differences between these systems and the specific years they were available.
280ZX Steering Options[edit]
Manual Rack and Pinion[edit]
From 1979 to 1983, a manual rack and pinion steering gear was available. It offered a 19.6:1 steering ratio with a 3.5-turn lock-to-lock turning radius.
Power Recirculating Ball[edit]
Power Steering Pump and Lines
Steering Linkage
From 1979 to 1981, Datsun/Nissan offered a power recirculating ball steering system. It had a 16.3:1 steering ratio and a 2.7-turn lock-to-lock turning radius.
Power Rack and Pinion[edit]
In 1982, Datsun/Nissan replaced the power recirculating ball system with a power rack and pinion system. This setup had a 17.8:1 steering ratio and a 3.2-turn lock-to-lock turning radius.