Rear Suspension

Special Tools

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing, and Information System (VAS 5051)

• Insert Tool SW 18 (T10179)

• Adapter (V.A.G 1752/9)

• Tensioning straps (T10038)

• Locating pins (T10096)

• Assembly tool (T10230)

• Installation device (3372)

• Socket XZN 24 (T10361)






• Angle wrench (V.A.G 1756)






• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1783)






• Wheel hub support (T10149)






• Spring compressor kit (V.A.G 1752)






• Spring holder (V.A.G 1752/4)






• Shock absorber set (T10001)






• Slide hammer - complete set (VW 771)






• Puller (T10382)











Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Installing tool (30 - 506 B)

• Impact sleeve (41-501)

• Sleeve (3160)

• Assembly tool (3301)

• Assembly tool (3346)

• Assembly tool (3350)






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Grease cap puller (VW 637/2)

• Seal installer (3241)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1410)

• Ring spanner insert AF 21 (T10162)






Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Tensioning strap (T10038)

• Locating pins (T10096)

• Assembly tool (T10263)

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

• Hydraulic press (VAS 6178) with pressure head (T10205/13)

• Pneumatic/hydraulic foot pump (VAS 6179)






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

• Circlip 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)