Steering link shaft

Once deserted steering link shaft parts with universal cross joint on both side for VW Super Beetle was checked again on the defected portion. The mechanical designing shows needle roller bearing but with rust inside. As the diameter value of the needle was 1,45mm, I have determined to replace it into another needles with 1,65mm diameter and with 6,80mm axial length. Probably the original value must have been 1,50mm, rusting phenomena made them thin and smaller. 19 pieces were acceptable between the space(former 18 pieces), after applying chrome molybdenum grease sealing cap was set on place by means of an oil pressure pressing machine. As a matter of grad, no backlash was felt after reassembled, so this steering shaft linking parts with two universal joints would be kept as a useful replacement parts.