{"product_id":"holden-hq-hj-hx-hz-wb-steering-shaft-flexible-coupling-manual-9946473","title":"Holden HQ HJ HX HZ WB Steering Shaft Flexible Coupling, (Manual) 9946473","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestore a more positive connection through your classic Holden's steering system with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteering shaft flexible coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed to suit Holden HQ, HJ, HX, HZ and WB vehicles fitted with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emanual \/ non-power steering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso commonly known as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteering column coupling, trunnion or rag joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this assembly forms part of the mechanical connection between the steering column and steering box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter decades of use, deterioration and wear within the original flexible coupling can contribute to unwanted movement or play through the steering system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis complete replacement assembly uses an original-style flexible rubber joint and provides a practical replacement when rebuilding the steering system or replacing a worn, damaged or deteriorated original coupling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Complete steering shaft flexible coupling assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suits Holden HQ, HJ, HX, HZ and WB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Designed for manual \/ non-power steering applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Replacement for reference part number 9946473\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original-style flexible rubber joint design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fits at the steering box end of the steering shaft assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Helps eliminate unwanted play caused by a worn coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Ideal for steering system rebuilds and restorations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suitable across applicable HQ-WB body styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Brand new replacement assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT, MANUAL STEERING ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coupling is designed for vehicles fitted with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMANUAL \/ NON-POWER STEERING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot the correct coupling for power steering applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this listing, the term \"manual\" refers to the vehicle's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteering system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not the transmission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vehicle may have an automatic or manual transmission and still use this component, provided it has the compatible non-power steering system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease confirm your vehicle's steering configuration before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to suit compatible manual steering applications across:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHolden HQ-WB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment is determined by the steering configuration. This product is for compatible non-power steering vehicles only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does the Steering Flexible Coupling Do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flexible coupling forms part of the connection between the steering column \/ intermediate steering shaft and steering box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flexible section allows the steering connection to accommodate small amounts of movement and vibration while still transferring steering input through to the steering box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause it forms part of the steering system, wear within the coupling can affect how positively steering input is transferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the workshop, parts catalogue or enthusiast terminology being used, this component may be referred to as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Steering Shaft Flexible Coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Steering Column Coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Steering Coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Steering Shaft Coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Flexible Steering Joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Steering Trunnion \/ Trunion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rag Joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese terms can refer to the same general component, which is why we include them to make identifying the correct replacement easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Replace a Worn Steering Coupling?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal HQ-WB steering components have now been in service for several decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flexible rubber section and surrounding coupling components can deteriorate or develop wear over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacement may be required when carrying out:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Steering system restoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Steering box replacement or rebuild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Intermediate steering shaft replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Front-end restoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Replacement of deteriorated flexible rubber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Repair of excessive movement within the original coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Full vehicle restoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA worn coupling should be properly inspected as part of the complete steering system rather than assuming it is the sole cause of steering play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steering Shaft Flexible Coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steering Column Coupling \/ Rag Joint \/ Trunnion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Make:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Holden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HQ, HJ, HX, HZ, WB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteering Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manual \/ Non-Power Steering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference Part Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9946473\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steering Shaft \/ Steering Box Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 Complete Coupling Assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCross Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference \/ OE Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9946473\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reference number is supplied to assist with product identification and fitment cross-referencing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnless specifically stated otherwise, use of the reference number does not indicate that this product is manufactured by or supplied by the original manufacturer or another aftermarket brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 1 x Complete Manual Steering Shaft Flexible Coupling Assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis component forms part of the vehicle's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteering system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so correct installation is critical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore installation, inspect the steering shaft, steering box, associated joints, fasteners and surrounding steering components for wear or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect alignment and secure fastening should be confirmed before the vehicle is returned to service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the safety-critical nature of the steering system, professional installation by a suitably qualified person is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From VRP AUTOMOTIVE?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVRP AUTOMOTIVE specialises in mechanical, steering and restoration components for classic Australian vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur focus is on providing quality replacement components backed by clear fitment information, particularly where similar components differ according to vehicle configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a HQ-WB Holden retaining manual steering, this replacement flexible coupling provides a practical solution when restoring or rebuilding the original steering 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