{"product_id":"empi-18-3-4-bus-cv-axle-complete-vw-bay-window-bus-1968-1979-manual-transmission-left-or-right-90-6903-c","title":"EMPI 18-3\/4\" Bus CV Axle, Complete | VW Bay Window Bus 1968–1979, Manual Transmission – Left or Right (90-6903-C)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI 18-3\/4\" Bus CV Axle — Complete \u0026amp; All-New (90-6903-C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 90-6903-C is a complete, ready-to-install 18-3\/4-inch CV axle for a 1968–1979 VW Bay Window Bus with the \u003cb\u003emanual 4-speed transmission\u003c\/b\u003e. The same axle fits the \u003cb\u003eleft or right side\u003c\/b\u003e. Both 100 mm CV joints, the boots and the grease are already on it, so the job is twelve bolts out and twelve bolts back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clicking noise on tight turns, a clunk when you get on and off the throttle, or a spray of black grease on the inside of the rear wheel: those are the classic signs of a tired Bus CV axle. Rebuilding an old shaft means sourcing joints, boots, clamps and grease, then hoping the worn parts you reused hold up. This EMPI assembly replaces the whole thing with new parts, with no core to send back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake sure you have the right Bus axle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Bay Window Bus from 1968 to 1979 has the same CV-joint rear suspension, but the axle length depends on the transmission. Manual Buses use this one axle on both sides. Automatic Buses use two different lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYour Bus (1968–1979)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAxle length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEMPI part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eManual 4-speed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeft or right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e18-3\/4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e90-6903-C — this listing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft (driver)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-new-drive-axle-type-2\"\u003e90-6901-0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight (passenger)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19-7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90-6902-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs my Bus a manual?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCheck the cab:\u003c\/b\u003e a manual has a clutch pedal and a 4-speed shifter on the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCheck the old axles:\u003c\/b\u003e on a manual Bus both rear axles are the same length. If yours are different lengths, you have an automatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCheck for a swap:\u003c\/b\u003e many Buses have had transaxles swapped over the years. Go by what is in the Bus now, not by the original spec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew 18-3\/4\" axle shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo new 100 mm CV joints, prepacked with EMPI moly grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew CV boots with stainless steel clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled and ready to install. CV bolts are not included; reuse good ones or fit new bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMake it safe first.\u003c\/b\u003e Chock the front wheels, leave the Bus in gear with the parking brake set, and support the rear on stands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwelve bolts.\u003c\/b\u003e Remove the six CV bolts at the transaxle flange and the six at the wheel flange. Support the axle before the last bolts come out; letting it hang on one joint at a sharp angle can unseat the joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean, dry flanges.\u003c\/b\u003e Wipe the flange faces and joint faces clean. Grease between a joint and its flange lets the joint creep and loosen the bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspect the bolts.\u003c\/b\u003e Replace any CV bolt with a rounded head or stretched threads, and any flattened lock washer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTorque evenly.\u003c\/b\u003e Snug the bolts in a criss-cross pattern, then torque to the factory spec of 25 ft-lb (34 Nm). Recheck after the first 100 miles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLook at the boots.\u003c\/b\u003e Make sure neither boot is twisted or pinched once the axle is in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoing both sides?\u003c\/b\u003e Order two. The same part fits left and right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 90-6903-C (also listed as 90-6903)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924200027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE \/ interchange:\u003c\/b\u003e 211 501 203, 211 598 331\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReference #:\u003c\/b\u003e C13-90-6903\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 2 Bay Window Bus, Kombi, Camper \u0026amp; Transporter, 1968–1979, manual transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Rear, left or right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 18-3\/4\" (476 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCV joints:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% new, no core charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 13.4 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit both sides?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. On a manual-transmission Bus the left and right axles are the same 18-3\/4\" length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill this fit my automatic Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The automatic uses an 18\" left axle (EMPI 90-6901-0) and a 19-7\/8\" right axle (EMPI 90-6902-0).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit a 1972 VW Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, any 1968–1979 Bay Window Bus with a manual transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit a Vanagon or a Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Vanagon and IRS Beetle axles are different lengths and joint sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it new or rebuilt?\u003c\/b\u003e All-new. Every part is new and there is no core charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre CV bolts included?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Each axle uses 12 bolts; reuse yours if they are in good shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number and UPC?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 90-6903-C, UPC 707924200027, OE 211 501 203.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre you an authorized EMPI dealer?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is new, genuine EMPI stock with full factory support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish the job\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefreshing a joint instead? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-cv-joint-boot-kit-neoprene-boot-moly-grease-vw-bus-1968-1979-vanagon-thing-86-1086-d\"\u003eEMPI Bus CV boot kit (86-1086-D)\u003c\/a\u003e, the German-made \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gkn-lobro-cv-joint-vw-bus-type-2-1968-1979-vanagon-211501331b\"\u003eGKN Löbro Bus CV joint\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/axles\"\u003eAxles \u0026amp; CV Components\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66940522725491,"sku":"90-6903-C","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/90-6903-C-scaled.jpg?v=1792452007","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-18-3-4-bus-cv-axle-complete-vw-bay-window-bus-1968-1979-manual-transmission-left-or-right-90-6903-c","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}