[Vwdiesel] Steering column bearing R&R

[Bob Soukup]

The bottom bearing in the steeering column on my RabbitTruck fell out this
morning.  The roller cage is now resting on the first "U" joint.  My Bentley
has very little on this subject, but it does have instructions for removal
and replacement of the steering column.  Can anyone tell me if and how the
bearing can be replaced without R&R of the column?  Anyone have a part number
for the bearing?  Would I be ahead to find a donor column assembly?

Thanks

Bob Soukup
'81 Diesel RabbitTruck