The shock absorber holds the entire front suspension in line, and if the bolt were to break at the base, it could cause serious damage.
This is why only the correct bolts prescribed by Volkswagen should be fitted, and not universal bolts that look a bit alike. According to Volkswagen, these bolts are standard parts, but are not available from specialist bolt stores.
These bolts are treated with Dacromet. Dacromet bolts and nuts are more resistant to corrosion than electroplating. They are therefore identical to the original supplied by Volkswagen in the 1990s.
These M14 bolts have a hardness of 10.9. Don't forget to check the hardness of the nuts (class 10 ). If in doubt, we advise you to order the latter, which are listed in the "options" tab.
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