{"product_id":"jp-group-steering-column-support-ring-plastic-171419341-jp-8288-0","title":"JP Group Steering Column Shaft Support Ring, Plastic | VW Beetle 1975–1979, Vanagon, Thing \u0026 Rabbit | OE 171 419 341 (JP-8288-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Steering Column Shaft Support Ring, Plastic | VW Beetle 1975–1979, Vanagon, Thing \u0026amp; Rabbit | OE 171 419 341 (JP-8288-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP Group JP-8288-0 is the plastic support ring that centers the steering shaft in the top of the steering column tube. EMPI lists the VW Thing 1973–1974, 412 and Rabbit Pickup 1980–1983; the same OE 171 419 341 is used on the 1975–79 Beetle, Vanagon and Mk1 Rabbit\/Golf. It supersedes metal bush 111 953 535 D. JP ref. 8145651400. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI, on steering column\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW 412\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Rabbit Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer other catalogs — confirm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer other catalogs — confirm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975–1984\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Rabbit \/ Golf Mk1, Jetta Mk1, Scirocco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer other catalogs — confirm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\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-8288-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e171 419 341\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupersedes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111 953 535 D (metal bush)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8145651400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924526233\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 0.1 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 3 x 1 in (estimated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included \/ Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: One plastic steering column support ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: Upper steering column bearing, turn signal switch, spring or circlip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis little ring keeps the steering shaft centered in the column tube. When it is worn or missing, the shaft can knock and rattle in the tube, the steering wheel feels loose side to side even though the steering box is fine, and the turn signal switch can be pushed out of position. It is commonly lost or broken when the turn signal switch or upper bearing is replaced. VW replaced the older metal bush with this plastic ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the steering wheel and turn signal switch to reach the top of the column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ring sits in the column tube behind the upper bearing; note the old ring's position before removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the shaft turns freely without binding after fitting the new ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the upper column bearing at the same time if it is rough or loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassemble and tighten the steering wheel nut to factory specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual for your vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the JP-8288-0 fit my 1974 Thing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1973–1974 Thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1978 Super Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther catalogs list 1975–1979 Beetles with OE 171 419 341; EMPI's list is cut off, so compare your old part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my Vanagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther catalogs list the 1980–1991 Vanagon; confirm before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 171 419 341?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group lists 171 419 341 as the OE reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it replace the old metal bush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. VW superseded metal bush 111 953 535 D with this plastic ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy steering wheel wiggles. Is this the cause?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be, if the shaft moves in the column tube. Also check the upper bearing and the steering coupler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is a new JP Group part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-thing\"\u003eVW Thing Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100884402291,"sku":"JP-8288-0","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8145651400.jpg?v=1793699407","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-steering-column-support-ring-plastic-171419341-jp-8288-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}