EMPI/Febi Link Pin Repair Kit — Complete Front End Rebuild | VW Beetle, Ghia, Porsche 356 1949–1965 (22-3016-0)

The EMPI/Febi Link Pin Repair Kit is the complete front-end refresh package for early Porsche 356, VW Beetle, and Karmann Ghia link-pin chassis. If your 356 wanders, clunks over bumps, or has uneven tire wear, the link pins and bushings are almost certainly worn — and replacing them transforms how the car drives. This kit includes everything for all four front pins.

Kit Includes

• 4 Link Pins
• 4 Bushings
• 32 Shims (for proper adjustment)
• Manufactured by Febi (German OE-quality supplier)

Specifications

• Part Number: 22-3016-0
• OE Reference: 111-498-051-AGR
• Sold as a complete set (rebuilds both sides — all four corners)
• Quality: Febi German manufacture

Fitment

• 1950-1963 Porsche 356 (pre-A, A, B early)
• 1949-1965 VW Beetle (Standard) — link-pin front end only
• 1956-1965 VW Karmann Ghia — link-pin front end only
• NOT for 1966+ ball-joint chassis

Symptoms You Need This Kit

• Steering wander, looseness at center, or vague feel
• Clunk or knock over bumps from the front end
• Uneven inner/outer tire wear despite proper alignment
• Cannot dial in proper caster/camber alignment
• Visible play when shaking front wheel at 12/6 position

Shipping & Box Size

• Approximate carton: 10 × 8 × 4 inches
• Approximate weight: 4 lbs
• Ships UPS/FedEx Ground from California
• Final freight rates calculated at checkout

Restoration tip: Doing the link pins is a great time to also refresh the king pins (EMPI 22-3015-0). Front beam should be properly aligned and torqued to spec after install. A factory service manual is highly recommended for any 356 owner doing this work.