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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 2:54 pm    Post subject: Steering column bearing Reply with quote

The picture below is from the top of the steering column from a buggy. I'm hoping someone can help me identify the correct bearing or bushing that fits. The current bearing fits in the tube that covers the steering column, but there is a ton of space between that and the column itself. Hence the steering wheel has a lot of movement.

I tried the bearing from a '67, but the diameter was too small. Could it be the tube and the steering column are from different cars altogether?

The spline measures about 18mm in diameter, and a 24mm nut fits on the threads.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 6:33 pm    Post subject: Re: Steering column bearing Reply with quote

My buggie had the stock vw steering rod inside a 2” PVC pipe painted silver, no bearings... I’m not saying that yours is that bad, but don’t just assume it was ever “correct”
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 6:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Steering column bearing Reply with quote

https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=113415585A
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 6:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Steering column bearing Reply with quote

I tried the part from Wolfsburg West (113415585A) for the 67s and earlier, but it is too small in diameter.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:06 am    Post subject: Re: Steering column bearing Reply with quote

Possibly 111-5350....

https://www.westcoastmetric.com/c-1169949-vw-bug-1...parts.html

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 10:41 am    Post subject: Re: Steering column bearing Reply with quote

I was wondering if perhaps that is a '60-'61 column. I don't see that bearing listed at any VW parts house. The columns look the same from the outside and have the same steering wheel splines as the '62-'67, but have some internal differences.
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