The most often neglected part of the Classic Volkswagen Drive-Train is the Steering Box . The 113415061C , which is the factory OEM part number, is the most common steering box used. It will work with *All Type 1's, Type 3's, Type 181's and anything that came with a Ball Joint front suspension. 40% of the steering wheel play/creep in the steering system. Crazy, right? There is SO MUCH MORE that is responsible for play/creep but we as consumers assume, the steering box is the reason. What plays a role in play in the Steering System? (proper torque) Male steering tee to the rag joint (rubber doughnut) (proper torque) Rag joint to the female steering box tee (proper torque) Female steering box tee to steering box (proper torque) Steering Box (proper adjustment - set to spec by the PRO's) (proper torque) Steering Box to pitman (drop arm) connection (proper torque) Pitman arm connection to the inner right tie rod end (proper torque+creep/deflection in the joint) Pitman arm connection to the inner left tie rod end (which needs to be bent) (proper torque+creep/deflection in the joint) Steering Dampener (with or without)
(Just because it is new does not mean the quality control (QC) of each
manufacture is equal to one another, they are all different)
(proper torque+creep/deflection in the joint) Left inner tie rod end to tie rod (proper torque) Right inner tie rod end to tie rod (proper torque) Left outer tie rod end to tie rod (proper torque) Right outer tie rod end to tie rod (proper torque) Left outer tie rod end to spindle
(proper torque+creep/deflection in the joint) Right outer tie rod end to spindle
(proper torque+creep/deflection in the joint) (Link Pin Equipped VW's) (proper torque) (Ball Joint Equipped VW's) (Just because it is new does not mean the quality control (QC) of each
manufacture is equal to one another, they are all different -
Once the joint is pressed in, it need to be broken in to have the proper thrust in the joint) Ball Joint connections to the spindle (proper torque) Made in the USA | Product updated 10/25/24 by Pete
Related: Premium Tie Rod Ends | Steering Dampener Install PDF Link | Install Video | What's the difference between the ECObuilt & the PRObuilt Boxes?
VIDEO
What's included?
This OEM PRObuilt Steering Box comes with the following;
OEM VW Steering Box Case OEM VW Steering Box Top / Optional Billet Top 30% tougher OEM/New VW Audited Worm Gear OEM/New VW Audited Roller Shaft OEM VW Worm Adjuster OEM VW Worm Adjuster Nut New Seals New Stainless Hardware Grease-able Zerks Installed
NOS Roller Bearings New Jam Nut
How it's Made Disassembly
Remove jam nut and cap bolts, remove cap.
Center roller on
worm and remove roller via hydraulic press.
Remove circlip, spacer and
adjuster from roller.
Remove worm adjuster and jam nut from steering box
case.
Separate adjuster and jam nut via bench vice.
Remove worm, end
bearing and alignment ring from case.
Remove worm seal, case washer and
shaft bearing from steering box case via press.
Clean, degrease, inspect
and flatten case washer as needed.
Remove roller shaft seal from case
via vice.
Steering box case prep-Bench grind, belt sand and die
grind casting marks, dents and imperfections.
Barrel sand worm shaft
seal opening.
Acetone clean and mask surfaces to ready for powder coat.
Post powder coat
Audit, remove tape, plugs etc.
Chase/tap cap and clamp
threads.
Hone roller shaft brass sleeve, wire wheel worm bearing seats.
Remove excess powder coating from steering box case via belt sander.
Prep exposed surfaces and perform bluing procedure.
Oil soak.
OEM Roller prep
Clean/Degrease, inspect as needed.
Wire wheel,
belt sand (chamfer) and lathe sand shaft assy.
Test fit in steering box
case.
Wrap roller and sandblast exposed shaft.
Perform bluing
procedures.
Install adjuster, spacer and spacer, check for proper
seating of cir-clip.
Oil soak.
OEM Cap prep
Audit cap, tap
and clean grease fitting holes, die grind dents and imperfections,
sandblast, hone roller shaft seat.
Oil soak.
Steering box parts
prep
Inspect parts, clean, sandblast, preform bluing procedure on
worm.
Oil soak.
Audit, belt sand, sandblast worm adjuster and jam nut,
belt sand and sandblast roller adjuster.
Reassemble
Acetone
clean bearings, grease pack, grease pack seals.
Install seals, install
case washer, install worm and new bearings.
Seat new bearings, adjust
worm, install Teflon tape to worm adjuster and install jam nut.
Fill
steering box case with appropriate amount of corn-head grease.
Grease
and install roller assy making sure for proper alignment.
Install cap
and gasket. Torque to spec.
Adjust steering box assembly on bench jig to
Airkewld specs, clean and audit as needed.
If you have a pre-1961 Type 1 VW, and you still have the original steering box, your will need a 1962 through 1968 steering box pitman/drop arm. It will have the appropriate gear and tie rod end holes. One is available as an option in the drop down menu. If your hardware has seen better days, pick up the optional install kit that comes with stainless steel ARP hardware and the steering box clamp that is powder coated to match. If your rag joint is looking....ragged, it is time to update to the OEM PRObuilt version found here .
With the help of a buddy, audit the entire steering system on the Classic Volkswagen by one person rocking the steering wheel and the other checking the connections while the vehicle is on the ground.
Kewl Features
Greaseable zerks
Gun Blued exposed steel components
Powder Coated Case
The serrations on the worm gear are sharp and will allow for proper
adhesion when the clamp is tightened, something the aftermarket boxes
lacked.
Upon
receiving your OEM PRObuilt Steering Box, it will be filled with Corn
Head Grease and it will not need to be serviced in your lifetime. It
will not need to be adjusted out of the box. If you have more or less
place after installation, you need to check out all the other
connections that play a roll in the steering system.
FAQ
Do I need to fill this steering box with grease? No. It comes filled with the correct amount of Corn Head grease.My steering box has play in it, should I adjust it? No. Check all the other steering system connections first, this is often over-looked, even the proper torque on the connections has been a leading cause of "play" in the system. If everything else in my steering system has been audited and checked, and still has play, can I adjust it? Call us first, 1-623-518-3537. What can I do with my core steering box? If it has a VW logo on it AND looks similar to the one that is replacing it , the PRO's do have a Core Parts Program here to get the core coming to us. The PRO's DO NOT want any TRW, Ampri or other brands in any fashion.
What does this fit? Fits the following if you replace the early pitman/drop arm and install a 1962-68 pitman/drop arm, (which is now an option): 1949 through 1961 Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
Accessories, check the box to include with your order.
Do it right the first time 
