OVERVIEW
Original internal-hex socket head bolt
The N-014-770-2 Genuine VW/Audi socket head bolt uses an internal hex drive and the original M8x15 specification. The confirmed applications below include external manual shift mechanisms and the listed Mk2 Golf rear-hatch striker-plate attachment. Match the fastening position as well as the vehicle. Match the exact bolt position in the original parts diagram, because adjoining shift linkage and support attachments use similar-looking fasteners with different lengths.
Technical details
- Original number: N-014-770-2 / N0147702.
- Size: M8 nominal thread diameter and 15 mm specified bolt length.
- Head design: socket head with internal hex drive.
- Confirmed application: original socket bolt position in the identified manual shift assembly or Golf rear-hatch striker plate.
- Quantity: one bolt; linkage components, washers and other hardware are separate.
The compact original bolt length is important to the intended attachment. A longer socket bolt is not an automatic substitute, and the presence of an internal hex drive does not establish interchangeability. Confirm the original part number, washer arrangement and thread engagement at the serviced position.
Common reasons to replace
At the Golf rear hatch, inspect the bolt when servicing the striker plate or correcting a loose attachment. Check latch operation, striker position and the adjoining body threads before tightening; a new bolt does not compensate for a worn latch or damaged mounting point. Use the body repair procedure for adjustment and tightening.
- Damaged internal hex: a rounded drive recess can prevent controlled loosening or tightening.
- Damaged threads: cross-threading or prior service damage can prevent secure assembly.
- Corroded or seized fastener: exposure at the external shift mechanism can complicate removal.
- Missing or incorrect bolt: restore the original attachment after a previous linkage repair.
- Shift mechanism service: inspect the bolt when replacing or adjusting the corresponding linkage components.
Excessive shifter movement or difficult gear selection requires inspection of the entire shift mechanism. A new bolt cannot repair worn bushings, damaged linkage or an incorrectly adjusted selector. Identify the affected connection and follow the appropriate repair and adjustment procedure.
Fitment data sheet
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 | 1997–2001 | 1.8L turbo gasoline | B5 Sedan / Avant; front-wheel drive or quattro; Avant from 1998; 5-speed manual; original external shift mechanism | Original shift mechanism socket bolt position specifying N-014-770-2. Check diagram position, bolt length and receiving linkage; not an automatic-selector or universal stabilizer-bar bolt. |
| Audi A4 | 1996–1997 | 2.8L 12-valve V6 gasoline | B5 Sedan; quattro; 5-speed manual; original external shift mechanism | Original shift mechanism socket bolt position specifying N-014-770-2. Check diagram position, bolt length and receiving linkage; not an automatic-selector or universal stabilizer-bar bolt. |
| Audi A4 | 1998–2001 | 2.8L 30-valve V6 gasoline | B5 Sedan / Avant; quattro; 5-speed manual; original external shift mechanism | Original shift mechanism socket bolt position specifying N-014-770-2. Check diagram position, bolt length and receiving linkage; not an automatic-selector or universal stabilizer-bar bolt. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1998–2005 | 1.8L turbo gasoline | B5 / B5.5 Sedan and Wagon; front-wheel drive; 5-speed manual; original external shift mechanism | Original shift mechanism socket bolt position specifying N-014-770-2. Check diagram position, bolt length and receiving linkage; not an automatic-selector or universal stabilizer-bar bolt. |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1990–1991 | Body hardware; engine-independent | Mk2 Hatchback; original rear-lid striker plate; Manual or automatic; body attachment | Rear hatch striker-plate attachment, rear-lid illustration position 11, M8×15. Retain the specified washer and striker arrangement; verify original threaded mounting points. Does not establish fitment at other body or shift-mechanism positions. |
Installation and ordering guidance
Confirm the vehicle identification number, gearbox and original external shift mechanism diagram. The listed applications require the specified manual transmission arrangement. Do not select this short bolt for a different support connection simply because the head shape resembles the removed hardware.
Inspect the receiving threads and the associated linkage or bracket before installation. Position the original washer or bearing component as directed by the repair procedure, start the bolt without cross-threading and use the prescribed tightening value for that exact attachment. Apply locking compound only if the factory procedure specifies it.
Complete any required linkage alignment or adjustment after assembly. Check the full selector travel and verify normal engagement before returning the vehicle to service. Count the bolts needed at the actual serviced position and order accompanying components separately.