{"product_id":"32232","title":"71-72 Type 1 Clutch T\/O Bearing Shaft","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eClutch Cross Shaft \/ Throw-Out Bearing Shaft (16mm)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eClutch Cross Shaft\u003c\/b\u003e is the critical internal component of your transaxle that physically moves the throw-out bearing to engage and disengage the clutch. This specific \"E\" suffix version is designed for the transition years of the air-cooled era, featuring a 16mm diameter shaft specifically engineered to work with the \u003cb\u003eguided\u003c\/b\u003e (sleeved) throw-out bearing systems introduced in the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecision Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the factory-correct fork angle to ensure the throw-out bearing travels perfectly straight along the input shaft guide tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuided System Compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically designed for \"late-style\" 1971–1972 transaxles that utilize a guide sleeve for the release bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDurable Forged Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Built to withstand the high-stress rotational force and repeated heat cycles inside the bell housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e A drop-in fit for original shafts that have developed worn fork \"fingers,\" bent arms, or wallowed-out splines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 113-141-701E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShaft Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 16mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e For Guided Throw-Out Bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Individually\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eVehicle Application \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThis 16mm shaft is unique to the transition period between the early unguided bearings and the later 20mm heavy-duty shafts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003e1971, 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003e1971, 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3 (Fastback \/ Squareback)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003e1971, 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e When replacing this shaft, it is essential to inspect the \u003cb\u003eCross Shaft Bushings\u003c\/b\u003e (located in the transaxle case) and the \u003cb\u003eReturn Spring\u003c\/b\u003e. Since the engine must be removed to access this part, most builders also replace the \u003cb\u003eThrow-Out Bearing Clips\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eGuide Sleeve Seal\u003c\/b\u003e at the same time to prevent having to pull the engine again later.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PPI, CORP.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47373469909279,"sku":"113-141-701E","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8797\/1103\/files\/VW_113141701E_Fro.jpg?v=1739488542","url":"https:\/\/shop.ipconlinestore.com\/products\/32232","provider":"IPC - Import Parts Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}