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PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION TORQUE NOTES SHOP
N 106 259 01
⚠️ STRETCH BOLT
Strut Pinch Bolt
All MK4
70 Nm + 90° STRETCH BOLT - Replace every use. 2 per side.
✓ ARP: ARP M12x1.5x55mm 12pt (204-3103)
AMAZON →
N 106 277 01
⚠️ STRETCH BOLT
Control Arm Bolt (M12)
All MK4
70 Nm + 90° STRETCH BOLT - 4 per arm.
✓ ARP: ARP M12x1.5x75mm 12pt
AMAZON →
WHT 002 244
⚠️ STRETCH BOLT
Axle Nut (Front, 12-point)
All MK4
290 Nm + 90° STRETCH BOLT — Special tightening procedure. Loosen and retorque, do not reuse. AMAZON →
N 910 268 02
⚠️ STRETCH BOLT
Cylinder Head Bolt Set (1.8T, 10-pack)
1.8T AWP • 1.8T AUQ
40 Nm + 60° + 60° STRETCH BOLT — TTY. Must replace for every head removal. 3-step torque sequence.
✓ ARP: ARP 204-3900 (head stud kit, 75 ft-lbs)
AMAZON →
N 106 581 01
⚠️ STRETCH BOLT
Flywheel Bolt (M10, 6-pack)
1.8T • VR6 • 2.0
60 Nm + 90° STRETCH BOLT — Replace during every clutch job. Clean threads and use new bolts.
✓ ARP: ARP 204-2802 (flywheel bolt kit)
AMAZON →
N 106 427 01
⚠️ STRETCH BOLT
Rod Bolt (Connecting Rod)
1.8T AWP • 1.8T AUQ
30 Nm + 90° STRETCH BOLT — TTY. Replace during any bottom-end work.
✓ ARP: ARP 204-6006 (rod bolt kit)
AMAZON →
N 014 582 11 Wheel Bolt (M14x1.5x28mm)
All MK4
120 Nm Ball-seat design. Check thread engagement with spacers. Anti-seize not recommended by VW. AMAZON →

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Replace VW stretch bolts with reusable ARP fasteners. Superior clamping force and unlimited reuse.

ARP Head Stud Kit - 1.8T/2.0T

204-4701

VIEW ON AMAZON
ARP Rod Bolt Kit - 1.8T

204-6003

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ARP Main Stud Kit - 1.8T

204-5402

VIEW ON AMAZON
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