Special Tools

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Axle Shaft Assembly

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Press Plate: VW401 
• Press Plate: VW402 
• Press Piece - Rod: VW408A 
• Press Piece - Rod: VW411 
• Press Piece - 37mm: VW416B 
• Press Piece - Multiple Use: VW447H 

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (Circlip Pliers VW161A)

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Circlip Pliers: VW161A 
• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm: VAG1331 
• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm: VAG1332 
• Clamping Pliers: VAG1682A 
• Tripod Joint Tool: T10065 

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Tensioning Strap: T10038 
  Fig 3: Identifying Tensioning Strap T10038

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• Locating Pins: T10096 

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• Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support: T10149 

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• Socket - Xzn 18mm: T10162A 

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• Insert Tool - 18mm: T10179 

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• Hydraulic Press - Ball Joint Assembly Tools: T10254 
  Fig 4: Hydraulic Press - Ball Joint Assembly Tools T10254

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• Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit: T10263 

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• Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit: T10356A 
  Fig 5: Identifying Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit

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• Socket AF 24 mm: T10361A 
  Fig 6: Identifying Socket AF 24 mm T10361A

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• Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump - Press Kit: T10495 

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• Press Piece - Trailing Arm Bushing: T10496 

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• Rear Axle Support: T10552 

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• Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Ring Wrench - 16mm: VAG1331/12 
• Torque Wrench: VAG1410 
  Fig 7: Identifying Torque Wrench 1410 VAG1410

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• Spring Compressor Kit - Spring Tensioner: VAG1752 

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• Spring Compressor Kit - Adapter Blocks: VAG1752/9 

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• Digital Torque Wrench: VAG1756A 
  Fig 8: Identifying Digital Torque Wrench VAG 1756A

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• Hydraulic Press: VAS6178  with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Adapter 13: T10205/13 

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• Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump: VAS6179 

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• Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931 
  Fig 9: Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 or VAG1383A

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• Press Piece - Multiple Use: VW412 
  Fig 10: Identifying Press Piece - Multiple Use VW412

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• Puller - Grease Cap: VW637/2 

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• Engine Support Bridge - Additional Hooks (2 pc.): 10-222A/2 
  Fig 11: Engine Support Bridge Hooks 10-222 A /2

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• Engine Sling - Engine Bracket: 2024A/1 
  Fig 12: Engine Sling - Engine Bracket

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• Camshaft Installer Kit - Sleeve: 3241/4  from the Seal Installer - Camshaft Installer Kit: 3241 

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• Subframe Bushing Tool Kit: 3301 

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• Bearing Installer - Wheel Bearing: 3345 

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• Bearing Installer - Control Arm: 3346 

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• Bearing Installer - Carrier Bearing: 3350 
  Fig 13: Alignment Fixture 3350

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• Fitting Sleeve: 3378 
  Fig 14: Fitting Sleeve 3378

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• Torque Adapter: 3390 
  Fig 15: Identifying Torque Adapter 3390

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