The part # is 251-413-097.

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Adam Behle
Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2003 8:33 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: funky split cone washer on front shock??? please help!

Hi, i'm in the middle of doing a simple replacement of the lower front
shock bolt that shook loose in Baja. Unfortunately it is not as simple
as it seems (as usual). The nut and bolt requires a weird cone shaped
split washer thingy that slides on the bolt before you put it through
the lower control arm and the shock. If you don't use it the control
arm bolt hole is too big and i suppose the bolt would come undone again
from wiggling around and not seating correctly. Any idea what this is
and where to get it? You can see it in the Bentley but there is no part
number and the dealer was less than helpful (City VW in San Diego). Any
help to get my 3-shock wondervan driving again would be
appreciated-THANKS!!! Adam