In a message dated 23/05/2010 1:55:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: This is one of those VW only parts and it may have gone the way of the Dodo bird. Call your local VW dealer and ask if he can get part number 281 422 417
>>>>>I've discovered that the small "universal joint" thing (not the rubber one) that links my power steering rack's splined shaft to my steering linkage splined shaft is worn and a little sloppy. Does anyone have a recommendation on where to find one? I've looked for it at the usual vendors, but it doesn't appear to be a popular part.<<<<<<<
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