{"product_id":"empi-thrust-washer-wheel-bearing-empi-quality-replacement-porsche-914-1969-1976-98-4048-b","title":"EMPI Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer | Porsche 914 1969-1976 (98-4048-B)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeave out a scored thrust washer and front bearing preload goes to guesswork while the spindle nut chews at the race. This wheel bearing thrust washer sets the stack to spec and shields the bearing when you repack the hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrust washer for the front wheel bearing stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSets correct bearing preload and spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects the bearing from spindle nut wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReferences OE 311 405 661\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits Porsche 914 (1969-1976) and air-cooled VW Type 1\/3, Karmann Ghia, and Transporter front bearings. If you are unsure this fits your car, contact us with your year and model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 98-4048-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE \/ interchange: 311-405-661\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed dimensions: 3 x 3 x 1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: 0.015 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my Porsche?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits Porsche 914 (1969-1976) and VW Type 1, Type 3, Karmann Ghia, and Transporter front wheel bearing assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this part?\u003c\/strong\u003e The thrust washer that sits in the front wheel bearing stack to set preload and shield the bearing from the spindle nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e EMPI part number 98-4048-B, referencing OE 311 405 661.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you an authorized dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is genuine EMPI, not a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e ships standard ground from our Orange, California shop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"EMPI Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer | Porsche 914 1969-1976 (98-4048-B)\",\"sku\":\"98-4048-B\",\"mpn\":\"98-4048-B\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"EMPI\"},\"description\":\"Front wheel bearing thrust washer for Porsche 914 and air-cooled VW. Genuine EMPI, OE 311 405 661, from Orange, CA.\",\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"price\":\"4.99\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"seller\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Washburn's Metal\"}},\"gtin12\":\"707924373431\"}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45308126625907,"sku":"98-4048-B","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-4048-B-scaled.jpg?v=1785946761","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-thrust-washer-wheel-bearing-empi-quality-replacement-porsche-914-1969-1976-98-4048-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}