Bushing Steering Damper / Steering Lever Sleeve

Bushing for steering damper / steering lever sleeve.
VW Beetle 1200 | 1300 | 1500 - all years.
VW Beetle 1302 | 1303 - up to 7/74.
Type 14 Karmann Ghia - all years.
VW Type 3 - all years.
181 (Thing) - all years.
VW Bus - up to 7/79.

The steering damper is mounted with vulcanised bushings that ensure there is no play but at the same time can absorb shocks.

On the Beetle, Karmann Ghia, VW Thing and Type 3, one bushing is fitted in the steering damper and the other in the tie rod or steering lever. The steering damper of the VW Bus has a vulcanised-in bushing on both sides.

When replacing the steering damper, check that these bushings are not affected by weathering, which is recognisable by cracks in the rubber, or that the metal is loose. A worn bushing can cause an easily noticeable vibration.

Remove the steering lever and/or the steering damper, remove the old bushing(s), remove the rust from the inside and press in a new bushing(s) with universal grease.