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Rear Suspension





Special Tools

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051)

Tensioning strap (T10038)

Magnetic ride Shock Absorber Prism (T40129)

Pneumatic/hydraulic foot pump (VAS 6179)

Hydraulic cylinder (VAS 6178)

Assembly tool (T10263)

Assembly tool (T10205/13)

Tube (T10230/3)

Tube (T10230/5)

Thrust piece (T10230/10)

Thrust plate (T10230/12)

Socket XZN 24 (T10361)






Angle wrench (V.A.G 1756)






Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) with universal transmission support (V.A.G 1359/2)






Socket XZN 18 (T10162)






Wheel hub support (T10149)






Installation device (3372)






Shock absorber set (T10001)











Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Assembly tool (3346)

Assembly tool (3350)

Fitting sleeve (3378)

Tappet (3390)

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Grease cap puller (VW 637/2)

Press tube (3241/4)

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1410)






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Thrust plate (VW 401)

Thrust plate (VW 402)

Punch (VW 408 A)

Punch (VW 411)

Sleeve (VW 416 B)

Thrust pad (VW 447 H)






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Locking ring pliers (VW 161 A)

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

CV joint boot clamp tool (V.A.G 1682)

Assembly tool (T10065)