Rear Suspension

Special Tools

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spring holder (VAS 6046/3)

• Brake pedal actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)

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

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1601)

• Socket, nominal size 12 mm (T10099)

• Assembly tool (T10230)

• Mount (T10149)

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





• Adapter (T10157/1)





• Air spring filler unit (VAS 6231)





• Ring spanner insert AF 21 (T10212)





• Tensioning strap (T10038)





• Ring spanner insert AF 21 (T10158/1)





• Assembly tool (T10301)





• Spring compressor (VAS 6046)





• Circlip pliers (VW 161 A)





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










Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Locating pins (T10300)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A) or

• Scissor lift table (VAS 6131)

• Support (2x) (VAS 6131/6-5)

• Support (2x) (VAS 6131/6-7)






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)

• Kukko support (KUKKO 22-2) - 4 -

• Kukko extractor (KUKKO 21/4) - 1 -

• Kukko separating tool (KUKKO 15-2) - 3 -

• Hollow piston cylinder (VAS 6179)






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Adapter plate (T10103/1)

• Seating tool (T10206)

• Socket, nominal size 32 mm (T10209)






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Assembly tool (3350)

• Press sleeve (VW 455)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Shock absorber set (T10001)