Front Suspension

Special Tools

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Pliers for circlips, 180 mm internal circlip (VAS 5498)

• Pressure gauge w/connection (VAS 6179/1)

• Spring compressor (VAS 6046)

• Spring holder (VAS 6046/3)

• Locating pins (T10300)

• Socket (T10188)

• Tensioning strap (T10038)

• Tensioner hooks (VW 552)

• Assembly tool (T10230)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1601)

• Socket, nominal size 14 mm (T10099/1)

• Vehicle diagnostic, test and information system (VAS 5051)





• Adapter (T10157/1)





• Air Suspension Strut Charger (VAS 6231)





• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1410)





• Ring spanner insert AF 21 (T10158/1)





• Assembly tool (T10301)





• Shock absorber set (T10001)





• Punch (VW 412)





• Slide hammer - complete set (VW 771)





• Puller (T10382)










Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spindle (10 - 222 A /11) (qty. 2)

• Hose clamp (3094)

• Scissor lift table (VAS 6131)

• Left support (VAS 6131/6-1)

• Right support (VAS 6131/6-2)

• Left axle support (VAS 6131/6-3)

• Right axle support (VAS 6131/6-4)

• Support (2x) (VAS 6131/6-5)

• Ball joint puller (T10187)






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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

• Hydraulic cylinder (VAS 6178)

• Assembly tool (T10205)

• Separating tool (3 - Kukko 15/3)

• Hollow piston cylinder (VAS 6179)






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Adapter plate (T10103/1)

• Mount (T10149)

• Ball joint puller (T10187)

• Seating tool (T10206)

• Socket, nominal size 32 mm (T10209)






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Press piece (VW 454)

• Thrust plate (VW 401)

• Punch (VW 408 A)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

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

• Circlip pliers (VW 161 A)