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	Tie Rod Ends These are the ball joints on the tie rods. To check the tie rod ends see: TIE RODS WITH ENDS. On some stock tie rods, the ends don't come off and you will need to replace the entire tie rod. more >>

	Front Arm Seals Stock These seals go around the arms to keep the dirt out of the front beam. Used seals are fine as long as they are pliable and not cracked. more >>

	Front Suspension Stops Stock These are the rubber snubbers that are in between the front torsion bar arms. They prevent the arms from topping out or bottoming out on king and link pin front ends. To get the old ones off use a sharp more >>

	Ball Joint Spindles Stock These are the front spindles that your brake discs mount to. The only reason for replacing them on your 66 and later Bug is if they got bent or a bearing froze on it. Remember the driver's side is reverse more >>

	Reconditioned Ball Joint Arms These are reconditioned arms with new ball joints pressed in. They are sold on an exchange basis and come with the alignment eccentrics. Just pull your old arms off and install the new ones. Ball joints are hard to check, more >>

	Ball Joints These joints are located in the ends of the control arms. You will need a press and some special tools to replace the joints on a standard Bug. Note: Remove the boot before you press the joint in the arm more >>

	Front Brake Drums These are the front drums that the brake shoes ride on. Note: Don't over tighten the bearing nut, just snug it down against the bearing thrust washer. Now line up the handle of your wrench with one of the five more >>

	Front Wheel Bearings These bearings go in the drum or rotor hub to allow them to spin. Make sure you pack the bearings well before installing. When installing outer races make sure you do not scar the surface the bearing rides on. It more >>

	Front Wheel Seals These are the inner bearing seals on the drums or rotors. They should be replaced every time you take the inner bearing out. Note: Just tap them in evenly with a hammer. more >>

	Front Bearing Lock Nuts This nut holds the front drum on. On king and link pin front ends there are two nuts per side. On the driver's side the nuts are a reverse thread. See FRONT DRUMS on how to tighten the nuts. more >>

	Front Bearing Nut Lock Plate This plate goes between the two nuts on each of the front spindles. It is bent to lock the nuts keeping them from spinning. Install the first nut, the plate, and then the outer nut. Tighten the outer nut against more >>

	Front Drum Bearing Caps This is the cap that goes on the outside of the drum; covering up your bearing. The cap on the driver's side has a square hole in it for the speedometer cable. more >>

	Super Beetle Strut Stops This stop keeps the strut from bottoming out. Installing it is a pain. We suggest you take it to someone who has a spring compressor. more >>

	Steering Boxes If you have a lot of play in the steering don't just assume the steering box is bad. Jack up the front of the car and place jack stands under the front beam. Have someone turn the steering wheel back more >>

	Super Beetle Idler Arm Bushing This is the bushing that goes into the idler arm. To replace this you will need a press. more >>

	Steering Shaft Wire Plug This is a plug that goes into the end of the steering shaft for the horn wire. To install this plug, pull off the horn button and run the horn wire through it, then push this plug down into the more >>

	Knee Protector This rubber collar goes around the bracket that holds the steering column. It keeps your knee from getting bruised if you happen to hit it on your way in or out of the bus. more >>

	Steering Wheel Stock Bus These are a stock replacement steering wheel. On Buses it is rather hard to get them off. The steering shaft is tappered. Try loosing the nut until it is flush with the end of the shaft. Use a brass drift more >>

	Drag Link This rod goes between the steering box and the center pin. It has two tie rod ends that can wear out. To check yours, have a friend turn the steering wheel back and forth a little. Place your hand on more >>

	Tie Rods with Ends These two rods go from the center pin on a Bus or the pitman arm on a Bug, to the spindles, making the car turn. To inspect the rods, have a friend turn the steering wheel back and forth a more >>

	U-Joint Steering Shafts This is the shaft that connects the steering shaft to the steering box. To check the shaft, take off the driver's side front tire and have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth a little. Look for play in more >>

	Steering Shaft Boots These boots cover the u-joints on your Super Beetle. They keep out dirt which will make the joints last longer. more >>

	Steering Coupler Stock This is a rubber "donut" that connects the steering shaft to the steering box. If your coupler is frayed, replace it now. more >>

	Rack and Pinion Boots Stock These are the boots for the rack and pinion units. If you have torn boots, get them replaced as soon as you can. Water and dirt can ruin the rack and pinion and they are not cheap to replace. more >>

	Steering Dampers This little shock goes from the center pin arm or pitman arm to the front axle beam or frame. To check disconnect yours from the beam or frame and push it in and out. If it goes in and out more >>

	King Pin Kit This is the pin that goes down through the spindle allowing the spindle to turn. The bushings need to be pressed in and a groove cut into the new one. They also need to be reamed to the size of more >>

	Bus Link Pin Kits Kits contain the pins, bearings and shims which attach the spindle on king and link front ends to the axle beam. They allow the spindle to move up and down. The only way you can check yours is to tear more >>

	Link Pin Kit This kit contains the pins, bushings and shims that attach the spindle to the axle beam on king and link pin front ends. Link pins allow the spindle to move up and down. The only way you can check your more >>

	Sway Bar Clamp Kit Stock The main reason to replace these clamps is because you've destroyed the old ones getting them off. To put the new ones on, use a large pair of channel lock pliers to squeeze the band together and then slide the more >>

	Center Pin Kit This pin and its bushings are housed on the front side of the front axle beam in a box. To check for wear, have a friend turn the steering wheel back and forth while you place your hand on the more >>

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