OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi Front Strut Bracket Washer
WHT-001-485 is the genuine washer used at specified front strut support/bracket fastening points. Its thickness and seating dimensions form part of the original attachment arrangement. Use the exact specified washer rather than substituting an ordinary thin washer or stacking unrelated hardware.
This listing supplies one individual washer, as shown in the original photograph. The support bracket, mounting bolts, strut mount and other washers or spacers are separate. A vehicle can require multiple washers at its assigned mounting points; order the quantity needed for the repair.
Technical details
- OEM number: WHT-001-485 / WHT001485.
- Nominal catalog size: 5×16.2×40 mm.
- Confirmed role: Washer at assigned front strut support/bracket attachments.
- Quantity: One washer per purchased unit.
- Confirmed replaced references: 8D0-412-145-A and 8D0-412-145-B, where the factory catalog specifies this replacement.
The washer works with the correct bolt and bracket to preserve the specified seating and fastening arrangement. A similar diameter does not establish interchangeability: thickness, bore and the original part assignment must also match. Other washers in the strut assembly perform different functions and can have different dimensions.
Common reasons to replace
Replace the washer when it is missing, bent, heavily corroded, damaged around the bore or damaged at its seating surfaces. It may also be needed when restoring an attachment previously assembled with incorrect hardware or when the factory repair procedure requires renewal.
Inspect the bolt, bracket and mating surface together. Correct a loose or damaged attachment and replace worn companion components according to the factory procedure. This washer does not repair a failed strut mount, worn bearing, damaged bracket or leaking shock absorber.
Fitment
The table identifies confirmed original front strut bracket applications. Match the installed bracket and washer assignment before ordering.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 | 1996 | 2.8L 12-valve gasoline V6 | B5 sedan; quattro; Front strut support/bracket fastening arrangement; match original washer assignment | Only front strut bracket attachment locations assigned WHT001485 or a catalog-confirmed replaced 8D0412145A/B. Verify the installed bracket, washer size and factory assignment. One washer supplied; mounting bolts and other spacers separate. |
| Audi A4 | 1997–2001 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder | B5 sedan; quattro; Front strut support/bracket fastening arrangement; match original washer assignment | Only front strut bracket attachment locations assigned WHT001485 or a catalog-confirmed replaced 8D0412145A/B. Verify the installed bracket, washer size and factory assignment. One washer supplied; mounting bolts and other spacers separate. |
| Audi A4 | 1997–2001 | 2.8L 30-valve gasoline V6 | B5 sedan; quattro; Front strut support/bracket fastening arrangement; match original washer assignment | Only front strut bracket attachment locations assigned WHT001485 or a catalog-confirmed replaced 8D0412145A/B. Verify the installed bracket, washer size and factory assignment. One washer supplied; mounting bolts and other spacers separate. |
| Audi A4 | 1998–2001 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder or 2.8L 30-valve gasoline V6 | B5 Avant; quattro; Front strut support/bracket fastening arrangement; match original washer assignment | Only front strut bracket attachment locations assigned WHT001485 or a catalog-confirmed replaced 8D0412145A/B. Verify the installed bracket, washer size and factory assignment. One washer supplied; mounting bolts and other spacers separate. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1998–2005 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder | B5/B5.5 sedan or wagon; FWD; Front strut support/bracket fastening arrangement; match original washer assignment | Only front strut bracket attachment locations assigned WHT001485 or a catalog-confirmed replaced 8D0412145A/B. Verify the installed bracket, washer size and factory assignment. One washer supplied; mounting bolts and other spacers separate. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1998–2005 | 2.8L 30-valve gasoline V6 | B5/B5.5 sedan or wagon; FWD; Front strut support/bracket fastening arrangement; match original washer assignment | Only front strut bracket attachment locations assigned WHT001485 or a catalog-confirmed replaced 8D0412145A/B. Verify the installed bracket, washer size and factory assignment. One washer supplied; mounting bolts and other spacers separate. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2000–2005 | 2.8L 30-valve gasoline V6 | B5/B5.5 sedan or wagon; 4Motion; Front strut support/bracket fastening arrangement; match original washer assignment | Only front strut bracket attachment locations assigned WHT001485 or a catalog-confirmed replaced 8D0412145A/B. Verify the installed bracket, washer size and factory assignment. One washer supplied; mounting bolts and other spacers separate. |
| Volkswagen Passat W8 | 2002–2004 | 4.0L gasoline W8 | B5.5 sedan or wagon; 4Motion; Front strut support/bracket fastening arrangement; match original washer assignment | Only front strut bracket attachment locations assigned WHT001485 or a catalog-confirmed replaced 8D0412145A/B. Verify the installed bracket, washer size and factory assignment. One washer supplied; mounting bolts and other spacers separate. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2004–2005 | 2.0L TDI diesel four-cylinder | B5.5 sedan or wagon; FWD; Front strut support/bracket fastening arrangement; match original washer assignment | Only front strut bracket attachment locations assigned WHT001485 or a catalog-confirmed replaced 8D0412145A/B. Verify the installed bracket, washer size and factory assignment. One washer supplied; mounting bolts and other spacers separate. |
| Audi A4 | 2007 | 2.0L turbo gasoline inline-four | B7 sedan; FWD; PR 1X0 | Original front strut bracket washer; VIN from 8E-7-015001; production from June 1, 2006. Match WHT001485 fastening point. Nominal catalog size 5 × 16.2 × 40 mm. |
| Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2008 | 2.0L turbo gasoline inline-four or 3.2L FSI V6 gasoline | B7 8H convertible; original front axle bracket | Original front strut bracket washer; VIN from 8H-7-014001. Match installed bracket and full washer number. Nominal catalog size 5 × 16.2 × 40 mm. |
| Audi S4 Cabriolet | 2008 | 4.2L gasoline V8 | B7 8H convertible; quattro | Original front strut bracket washer; VIN from 8H-7-014001. Match installed bracket and full washer number. Nominal catalog size 5 × 16.2 × 40 mm. |
| Audi RS4 Cabriolet | 2008 | 4.2L FSI gasoline V8; PR TK7 | B7 8H convertible; quattro | Original front axle strut bracket washer assigned WHT001485; PR TK7. Catalog quantity four; one washer supplied. Nominal catalog size 5 × 16.2 × 40 mm. |
| Audi A6 | 2008 | 3.2L FSI gasoline V6 or 4.2L FSI gasoline V8 | C6; quattro; PR 1BV sports suspension | Original front strut support attachment washer; requires PR 1BV. Match full factory number and suspension equipment; catalog quantity six, one washer supplied. Nominal catalog size 5 × 16.2 × 40 mm. |
Installation and service guidance
Follow the factory suspension procedure and support the vehicle and the affected assembly before loosening structural attachments. Record the original washer locations and orientation. If the work involves the spring and strut assembly, follow the separate factory requirements for safe disassembly and reassembly.
Inspect the bracket, bolt and mounting surface. Fit the specified washer at the correct location without adding unverified spacers or changing the mounting stack. Use the appropriate factory hardware and renew fasteners where the repair procedure requires it.
Tighten in the required sequence and to the factory values for that vehicle and attachment. Complete any prescribed suspension position or alignment checks, and verify that the assembly is correctly seated after the repair.
This washer restores its assigned hardware arrangement. It does not alter ride height, damping rate or suspension geometry by design.