126 steering parts diagram -- possible steering link replacement
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They pop up on the Chicago area CL from time to time. There is an 850 Spider, 124 Spider and a 77 X1/9 on there today. There are Ladas on that list sometimes too.Where did you find a 126? I'd love to get one.
I do not have a 126. But I believe that the steering link is identical to the x1/9 part. Hits for 126 parts come up when you Google the later x part number. I would just like to see a 126 diagram to confirm that it shows the same number. I have already been in contact with some 126 parts vendors in Europe for pictures and measurements, and it looks promising. But of course they can't confirm the original Fiat part number even though they sell a 126 part catalog.
Okay, so I did track down a 126 parts catalog.
Here in the rack and pinion steering setup the part number is 4426922. If you search for that part number you get:
www.midwest-bayless.com
4426922 is one of three part numbers for the x steering link.
Now, the 126 also came with a steering box similar to a 124. In that diagram there is a different part number listed. But when you search for 126 steering links at European part vendors they say the part is good for all years. Like here:
So, to conclude, I think it's a safe bet that the 126 steering link will work in the x. They also share many parts with the rack and pinion assembly, so I think that adds to the probability. I don't know if this research is reinventing the wheel, or if anyone knows any different information. If anyone has any comments or thoughts please let me know. Based on the photos of the parts and measurements I've seen it looks promising. As far as I can tell the part for the x is not available, but the parts for the 126 are.
I'm not sure if this post might be moved back to the discussion section, as it is really pointed to x owners who want to replace their steering link.
Here in the rack and pinion steering setup the part number is 4426922. If you search for that part number you get:
Steering Column Link (Fiat Bertone X19 All) - U8.5
Steering Column Link (Fiat Bertone X19 All) - U8.5
www.midwest-bayless.com
Now, the 126 also came with a steering box similar to a 124. In that diagram there is a different part number listed. But when you search for 126 steering links at European part vendors they say the part is good for all years. Like here:
Steering Shaft & UJ - Classic Fiat 500,126 - | Italian Car Parts Specialists
Steering Shaft & UJ - Classic Fiat 500,126 - - - Brand New This is a steering shaft and UJ that would fit from the steering shaft and attach to the steering box If you existing steering shaft is a fixed one piece shaft then this would need to be eng
www.ricambio.co.uk
So, to conclude, I think it's a safe bet that the 126 steering link will work in the x. They also share many parts with the rack and pinion assembly, so I think that adds to the probability. I don't know if this research is reinventing the wheel, or if anyone knows any different information. If anyone has any comments or thoughts please let me know. Based on the photos of the parts and measurements I've seen it looks promising. As far as I can tell the part for the x is not available, but the parts for the 126 are.
I'm not sure if this post might be moved back to the discussion section, as it is really pointed to x owners who want to replace their steering link.
Jeff Stich
True Classic
So...why is this posted in the "Front Wheel Drive Fiats" section?
kmead
Old enough to know better
Steering column, bottom Fiat 126 til '82 - Spare parts Fiat 500 classic 126 600 onderdelen | Axel Gerstl
Steering column, bottom Fiat 126 til '82
Well I posted it to the discussion forum originally. It was moved, which is fine, and now moved back.So...why is this posted in the "Front Wheel Drive Fiats" section?
I may order one of these links in the near future, but I already ordered u-joints to rebuild the one I have, assuming they are the correct size. As far as I can tell all the fiats in this era used the same ends on the steering links, they were just different lengths as needed.
So the day finally came. I got the new steering linkage today from fiat500126.de.
As far as I can tell the parts nearly identical. There may be a slight difference in length as shown in this next picture. I have the other end not shown in the picture lined up by the ends of the u-joint ear. It looks like there might be about 2mm difference in length. The real critical dimension would be from one bolt hole to the other in each end, as the bolts locate the ends of the steering link on the rack and on the steering column. I'll have to get it in my car to see if there are any issues.
My original steering link I did rebuild with new u-joints from Europe. They are available from many vendors as the joints are the same on many vintage Fiats.
As far as I can tell the parts nearly identical. There may be a slight difference in length as shown in this next picture. I have the other end not shown in the picture lined up by the ends of the u-joint ear. It looks like there might be about 2mm difference in length. The real critical dimension would be from one bolt hole to the other in each end, as the bolts locate the ends of the steering link on the rack and on the steering column. I'll have to get it in my car to see if there are any issues.
My original steering link I did rebuild with new u-joints from Europe. They are available from many vendors as the joints are the same on many vintage Fiats.
I installed the new link today. I did have to adjust the column up a little bit to compensate for the difference in length. Without adjusting the column the turn signal automatic turn off didn't work.
Here you can see the distance I had to move the column, about a quarter of an inch.
So if anyone is looking for a new steering link please let them know you can get this 126 part from several vendors in Europe. I hope this info helps someone.
Here you can see the distance I had to move the column, about a quarter of an inch.
So if anyone is looking for a new steering link please let them know you can get this 126 part from several vendors in Europe. I hope this info helps someone.