{"product_id":"rebuilt-german-vw-steering-box-late-bay-window-vw-bus-1973-1979-211415049h-ger","title":"Rebuilt German VW Steering Box, Restoration Line — Late Bay Window Worm \u0026 Roller | VW Bus 1973–1979 (211415049H-GER)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebuilt German VW Steering Box — Late Bay Window Worm \u0026amp; Roller | Type 2 Bus 1973–1979\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a fully rebuilt genuine German worm-and-roller steering box for 1973–1979 Type 2 Bay Window Buses (left-hand drive); it bolts in with factory hardware but does not fit 1968–1972 Early Bay Buses (211415049H-GER).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same professional rebuild we put into every German steering box we sell — now for the Late Bay. If your Bus wanders, has a dead spot on center, or you're chasing an inch or more of play at the wheel, a worn box is the usual culprit, and this one ships ready to bolt in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt on a \u003cb\u003egenuine German housing\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eno core required\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ein stock and ready to ship\u003c\/b\u003e, and backed by a \u003cb\u003eone-year replacement warranty\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHave a core you'd like to sell? Give us a call — we'd love to buy it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly Bay or Late Bay?\u003c\/b\u003e VW used a worm-and-peg box on the Bus through July 1972 (the 1972 model year). Starting with the 1973 model year (August 1972), the Late Bay switched to this worm-and-roller box, and the two are not interchangeable. If your Bus is a 1968–1972, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rebuilt-vw-steering-box-restoration-line-early-bay-window-worm-peg-vw-bus-1968-1972-211415049f-rb\"\u003eRebuilt Early Bay Steering Box\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 Bay Window Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1979 model years (August 1972 – July 1979 production), including Kombi, Microbus, Westfalia, Panel, Single Cab and Double Cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeft-hand drive\u003c\/b\u003e (Late Bay boxes are handed; RHD Buses use a mirror-image box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNot for 1968–1972 Early Bay\u003c\/b\u003e (different worm-and-peg box, 211 415 049 F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for Split Window or Vanagon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision Machining:\u003c\/b\u003e Input shaft, sector shaft, and worm gear are polished and lathe-machined to remove all pitting for a smooth, catch-free rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete Hardware Refresh:\u003c\/b\u003e All internal bearings and cups replaced with new, high-quality components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing Restoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine German casting sand-blasted and refinished in black, with a clean bare-aluminum top cover for a professional appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeak Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e New seals on both input and sector shafts, plus a new sector shaft bushing to prevent leaks and side-to-side play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfessional Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-assembled and filled with \u003cb\u003e00 Grease (Corn Header Grease)\u003c\/b\u003e — the gold standard for vintage steering boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinal Calibration:\u003c\/b\u003e Bench-tested and adjusted to factory spec for \u003cb\u003ezero play on center\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtected for Shipping:\u003c\/b\u003e Sector shaft splines capped and the input shaft sleeved so it arrives ready to install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNo Core Required:\u003c\/b\u003e outright purchase, one-year replacement warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 211415049H-GER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal VW Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 211 415 049 H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Worm \u0026amp; roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine German casting, refinished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLubricant:\u003c\/b\u003e 00 Grease (Corn Header Grease), pre-filled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Professionally rebuilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCore Charge:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e One year, replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this a genuine German box?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — this is a genuine German housing, fully rebuilt in our shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs there a core charge?\u003c\/b\u003e No core required. This is an outright purchase. Have a core you'd like to sell? Give us a call — we'd love to buy it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill this fit my 1973 Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The 1973 model year (built from August 1972) is the first year of this box and it runs through the 1979 model year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit my 1968–1972 Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e No — the Early Bay uses a worm-and-peg box with different internals. See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rebuilt-vw-steering-box-restoration-line-early-bay-window-worm-peg-vw-bus-1968-1972-211415049f-rb\"\u003eEarly Bay steering box\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit a right-hand-drive Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e No — this is a left-hand-drive box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I install it myself?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, with basic VW front-end experience. Bolts in using factory hardware. Re-center the box and set your toe after installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs there a warranty?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — one year, replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e 211415049H-GER; the original VW reference is 211 415 049 H.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefreshing your front end? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eChassis \u0026amp; Suspension\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/restoration-line\"\u003ethe Restoration Line\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66864552116339,"sku":"211415049H-GER","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/german-early-bay-steering-box.jpg?v=1792003591","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/rebuilt-german-vw-steering-box-late-bay-window-vw-bus-1973-1979-211415049h-ger","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}