Empi 98-2011 Volkswagen Throw Out Bearing Racing Cross Shaft. Compared To A Stock Shaft With Small Tack Welds The Vertical Arms On This Hd Shaft Are Welded Continuously Around The Horizontal Shaft. When Installing A High Performance Pressure Plate It Is Recommended That You Always Use A Heavy Duty Throw Out Shaft. Stock Throw Out Shafts Can Fail And Cause Damage To The Clutch, Disc, Throw Out Bearing And Flywheel. Specs: Large Shaft Diameter 15.9mm Small End Of Shaft Diameter 13.9mm Application: Type 1 Vw Bug 1961 Thru 1970 Type 1 Karmann Ghia 1961 Thru 1970 Type 2 Bus 1961 Thru 1967 Type 3 Squareback, Fastback, Notchback 1961 Thru 1970 Note: For Cross Shaft Bushing Installation Kit See Empi 18-1045 Sold Separately