IRS Rear Trailing Arm Bearing Rebuild Kit — Inner & Outer Bearings, Seals & Circlip | VW Beetle 1969–1979 & Karmann Ghia 1969–1974 (BDL-IRS-BRG)
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IRS Rear Trailing Arm Bearing Rebuild Kit — VW Beetle 1969–1979 & Karmann Ghia 1969–1974
Short answer: Everything that goes into one IRS trailing arm when you replace the wheel bearings: the German inner bearing 527539, the German outer bearing 6206, the two seals and the stub axle circlip. Pick One Side or Both Sides. It costs 5% less than buying the four parts separately.
A growl from the back of an IRS Beetle that changes with speed is usually the trailing arm bearings. Once the arm is apart you need the same handful of parts every time, and people often get home and find they're short a seal or the circlip. This kit puts the whole job in one box.
What's in the kit
| Part | What it is | Per side | Bought separately |
|---|---|---|---|
| #CH45 | German inner trailing arm bearing 527539 (replaces VW 113501283) | 1 | $11.00 |
| #CH46 | German outer trailing arm bearing 6206 (VW 113501277A) | 1 | $36.00 |
| #CH49 | Trailing arm bearing seal, inner and outer positions (VW 113 501 315) | 2 | $4.50 |
| #CH44 | Stub axle circlip | 1 | $1.50 |
| Parts total per side | $53.00 → kit $50.35 | ||
Fitment
- CONFIRMED: VW Beetle and Super Beetle with IRS rear suspension, 1969–1979; VW Karmann Ghia with IRS, 1969–1974.
- NOT FOR: swing-axle cars (1968-and-earlier Beetles except the 1968 Auto-Stick, and all swing-axle Ghias and buggies).
Not sure which rear end you have? Send us your year and a photo of the rear suspension and we'll confirm before you order.
Often added to the same job
- #CH50 rear axle gasket & seal kit, brake side ($12)
- #CH43 IRS axle spacer kit for setting endplay ($16)
- #R40 refurbished German bearing retainer cap ($25 each), if yours is pitted or bent
- #R39 original German stub axle ($45 each), if the bearing spun on the old one
- #A13 36mm rear axle nut ($15 each)
Specifications
- Kit SKU: BDL-IRS-BRG-1 (one side), BDL-IRS-BRG-2 (both sides)
- Bearings: 527539 inner and 6206 outer, both made in Germany
- Interchange: VW 113501283, 113501277A, 113 501 315
- Shipping weight: 1.3 lb one side, 2.5 lb both sides
Frequently Asked Questions
- What comes in the kit? Per side: one German inner bearing 527539 (#CH45), one German outer bearing 6206 (#CH46), two seals (#CH49) and one circlip (#CH44). Both Sides doubles everything.
- Does it fit my 1972 Beetle? Yes, if it has IRS rear suspension. It fits 1969–1979 IRS Beetles and Super Beetles and 1969–1974 Karmann Ghias. It does not fit swing-axle cars.
- One side or both sides? If one side is noisy, the other is usually close behind, and the trailing arms are already apart. Most people do both.
- Does it include the brake-side gasket and seal kit? No. If you are resealing the brake side too, add the #CH50 rear axle gasket and seal kit.
- How much do I save? 5% off the same parts bought separately: $50.35 instead of $53.00 per side.
Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
