EMPI Steering Selector Arm Rebuild Kit | VW Type 2 Bus 1955–1967 | No-Reamer Swing Lever Service (98-4173-B)

Steering Selector Arm Rebuild Kit — Complete Swing Lever Service for the VW Type 2 Bus (98-4173-B)

Restore your vintage Split-Window Bus's steering response and eliminate front-end play with this complete Swing Lever Rebuild Kit.

The steering selector arm (or center swing lever) is the heart of your Type 2's front-suspension steering geometry, transferring fore-aft motion from the steering box into the side-to-side motion that turns the wheels. Over decades, the original factory bushings wear thin, causing sloppy steering, excessive steering-wheel play, and unpredictable handling. This kit includes everything needed to refresh the center pivot assembly back to crisp, factory specification.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 2 Split-Window Bus (all models): 1955–1967.

Key Features & Benefits

• Direct-Fit Replacement: Engineered specifically for vintage air-cooled Type 2 models.
• No Reamer Required: Precision-machined, pre-sized brass bushings allow a straightforward installation without a specialized line-reaming tool.
• Complete Hardware Pack: Includes a high-strength center pin, brass bushings, locking bolt, tab washer, wave washer, dust seals, and lower metal dust cap.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 98-4173-B
• Application: VW Type 2 Split-Window Bus, 1955–1967
• Includes: Center pin, brass bushings, locking bolt, tab washer, wave washer, dust seals, lower metal dust cap
• Bushings: Pre-sized brass (no reaming required)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this kit require a reamer to install? No. The pre-sized brass bushings allow a straightforward installation without a line-reaming tool.
• What's included in the kit? A high-strength center pin, brass bushings, locking bolt, tab washer, wave washer, dust seals, and the lower metal dust cap.

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