{"product_id":"jp-group-steering-box-new-vw-bus-1973-1979-211415049h-jp-8679-0","title":"JP Group Steering Box (Steering Gear), New | VW Bus Bay Window 1973–1979 | OE 211 415 049 H (JP-8679-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Steering Box, New — VW Bus Bay Window 1973–1979 (JP-8679-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8679-0 is a brand-new steering box (steering gear) for the late Bay Window VW Bus, 1973–1979, including the Pickup (single and double cab) and Westfalia. It replaces VW OE 211 415 049 H (JP Group ref 8144200306). It is a new unit, not a rebuild, so there is no core to send back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus \/ Transporter (Bay Window) incl. Westfalia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft-hand drive, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Pickup (single cab, double cab)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI lists 1973–1974 Pickup; later Pickups use the same box (confirm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly Bay Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: worm-and-peg box 211 415 049 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplit Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVanagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: rack-and-pinion steering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group JP-8679-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e211 415 049 H (211-415-049H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8144200306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924540109\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual, left-hand drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew (no core charge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 lb estimate (EMPI lists 5.77 lb, which we think is low)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne steering box with sector shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitman (drop) arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering coupler \/ flex joint and mounting bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering box gear oil (check fill before use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie rods, drag link and steering damper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe late Bay Window Bus uses a steering box that, after 45-plus years, almost always has worn internal gears and tired seals. The classic symptoms are lots of free play at the wheel, wandering on the freeway, constant correcting, a clunk over bumps, and gear oil weeping from the sector shaft seal. Adjusting a worn box only goes so far: tighten it too much and it binds at center. A new box restores tight, predictable steering and is the biggest single improvement you can make to a Bus that wanders. If you would rather keep an original German unit, we also offer a rebuilt German 211 415 049 H steering box from our restoration line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter the steering wheel and mark the coupler and the pitman arm position before removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a pitman arm puller to remove the arm; do not hammer on the sector shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill or top up the box with the gear oil specified in your workshop manual before driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall with a new coupler (flex joint) if the rubber is cracked, and torque the mounting bolts to the factory figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet toe and check that the steering is centered and free from lock to lock after installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1972 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 1968–1972 Buses use the early box (211 415 049 F). This one is for 1973–1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1978 Westfalia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it fits 1973–1979 Bay Window Buses including Westfalia campers with left-hand drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as OE 211 415 049 H?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group cross-references JP-8679-0 to VW 211 415 049 H.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new or rebuilt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew. There is no core charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with the pitman arm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Reuse your arm if the splines are good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else should I replace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe steering coupler, tie rod ends and the steering damper if they are worn, then have the alignment set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and\/or lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100976644211,"sku":"JP-8679-0","price":266.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/JP-8679-0.jpg?v=1793701075","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-steering-box-new-vw-bus-1973-1979-211415049h-jp-8679-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}