Rebuilt Brazilian VW Steering Box — Early Bay Window Worm & Peg | Type 2 Bus 1968–1972

Short answer: This is a Brazilian VW worm-and-peg steering box for 1968–1972 Type 2 Bay Window Buses (left-hand drive), rebuilt to the same standards as our German steering boxes; it bolts in with factory hardware but does not fit 1973–1979 Late Bay Buses (211415049F-RB).

This is not a German box — but it gets the exact same rebuild as our German boxes. Same machining, same new bearings and seals, same grease fill, and the same bench test to zero play on center. 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.

Built on a Brazilian VW housing, no core required, in stock and ready to ship, and backed by the same one-year replacement warranty as every box we sell.

Early Bay or Late Bay? 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 a different worm-and-roller box that is not interchangeable. If your Bus is a 1973–1979, this is not your box. Working on a Beetle or Ghia instead? See our Rebuilt Type 1 Steering Box.

Fitment

• VW Type 2 Bay Window Bus: 1968–1972 model years (August 1967 – July 1972 production), including Kombi, Microbus, Westfalia, Panel, Single Cab and Double Cab
• Left-hand drive (Early Bay boxes are handed; RHD Buses use a mirror-image box)
• Not for 1973–1979 Late Bay (different worm-and-roller box, 211 415 049 H)
• Not for Split Window or Vanagon

Our Rebuild — Same Standard as Our German Boxes

• Precision Machining: Input shaft, sector shaft, and worm gear are polished and lathe-machined to remove all pitting for a smooth, catch-free rotation.
• Complete Hardware Refresh: All internal bearings and cups replaced with new, high-quality components.
• Housing Restoration: Brazilian VW casting sand-blasted and refinished in black, with a clean bare-aluminum top cover and side cover for a professional appearance.
• Leak Protection: New seals on both input and sector shafts, plus a new sector shaft bushing to prevent leaks and side-to-side play.
• Professional Assembly: Hand-assembled and filled with 00 Grease (Corn Header Grease) — the gold standard for vintage steering boxes.
• Final Calibration: Bench-tested and adjusted to factory spec for zero play on center.
• Protected for Shipping: Sector shaft splines capped and the input shaft sleeved so it arrives ready to install.
• No Core Required: outright purchase, one-year replacement warranty.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 211415049F-RB
• Original VW Reference: 211 415 049 F
• Design: Worm & peg
• Housing: Brazilian VW casting (not German), refinished
• Lubricant: 00 Grease (Corn Header Grease), pre-filled
• Condition: Professionally rebuilt
• Core Charge: None
• Warranty: One year, replacement

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this a German box? No. This is a Brazilian VW housing, but it is rebuilt to the exact same standards as our German steering boxes — same machining, same new bearings and seals, same 00 grease fill, and the same bench test to zero play on center.
• Is there a core charge? No core required. This is an outright purchase — keep or toss your old box. It's in stock and ready to ship.
• Will this fit my 1972 Bus? Yes. The 1972 model year (built through July 1972) is the last year of this box. 1973 and later Buses use a different box.
• Will it fit my 1973–1979 Bus? No — the Late Bay uses a worm-and-roller box with different mounting and internals.
• Does it fit a right-hand-drive Bus? No — this is a left-hand-drive box.
• Can I install it myself? Yes, with basic VW front-end experience. Bolts in using factory hardware. Re-center the box and set your toe after installation.
• Is there a warranty? Yes — one year, replacement.
• What is the part number? 211415049F-RB; the original VW reference is 211 415 049 F.

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