CAM AND WHEEL TUBE ASS
WOA8838
Steering Worm Shaft with Tube
5 inch (103 cm) — Ross steering box
Steering worm shaft with tube for Ross-type steering gear. This component runs from the top of the steering column where the steering wheel attaches down to the bottom of the steering box. Essential part for correct and safe steering operation.
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Length 5 inch (103 cm) |
Steering box type Ross-type steering gear box |
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Part number A-8838 |
Application Early Willys MB, Ford GPW and early CJ-2A |
Features
- Length 40.5 inch (103 cm)
- Suitable for Ross-type steering box
- Part A-8838 specification
- Complete with worm gear
- For early models up to 1948
★ High-quality reproduction of the original design, manufactured to original specifications for durability and correct fit.
Application
Fits Willys MB (1941-1945), Ford GPW (1941-1945) and Willys CJ-2A from 1945 to 1948 up to serial number 178631. Note: later CJ-2A models from serial number 178632 onwards use a longer 41.5 inch version.
Installation notes
During installation, pack the ball bearing with grease so it stays in place during assembly. Once the worm gear is inserted, it holds the bearings in position. Verify the correct model — early models use 40.5 inch, later models use 41.5 inch.
Compatibility
ONLY for early models: MB/GPW 1941-1945 and CJ-2A up to serial number 178631. NOT suitable for later CJ-2A (from serial number 178632 onwards), CJ-3A, CJ-3B or CJ-5 — these use the 41.5 inch version. The difference is critical for correct fitment.
Historical context
The Ross-type steering gear was standard equipment on the first military Jeeps during WWII. The worm gear system was reliable and simple to maintain under harsh combat conditions.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| Willys M38A1 | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)
