Special Tools

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Drive Axle Wedge Tool T10161
Intake Manifold Release Tool T10520
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm VAG1332

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools - Axle Shaft Assembly

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Thrust Plate VW401
Thrust Plate VW402
Press Piece - Rod VW408A
Press Piece - Rod VW411
Press Piece - 37mm VW416B
Thrust Pad VW447H

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose clamp pliers VAG1275
Torque Wrench 5-50Nm VAG1331
Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG1682
Assembly Tool T10065

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools -- Drive Axle With Constant Velocity Joint VL107, Assembly Overview

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Plate VW401
Press Plate VW402
Punch VW 408 A
Sleeve-Press Tool VW 522
Press BlocK 40 - 204 A
CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG1682

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Ball Joint Puller 3287A
Spreader Tool 3424
Ball Joint Puller T10187
Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG1383A
Digital Torque Wrench VAG1756

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Front Subframe Mount Kit 3372
Press Plate VW401
Press Plate VW402
Press Piece - Rod VW407
Assembly Tool T10214
Assembly Tool T10301
Subframe Mount Assembly Tool T10446

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose Clamp Pliers VAG1275
Torque Wrench 5-50Nm VAG1331
Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG1682
Assembly Tool T10065

Fig 8: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose Clamps up to 25mm Dia.3094
Ball Joint Puller T10187
Torque Wrench 5-50Nm VAG1331
Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG1383A
Drip Tray For VAS6100 VAS6208

Fig 9: Identifying Special Tools - Axle Shaft Assembly

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Circlip Pliers VW161A
Torque Wrench 5-50Nm VAG1331
Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG1682
Assembly Tool T10065

Fig 10: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Tool 2039
Front Subframe Mount Kit 3372
Press Plate VW401
Press Piece - Rod VW407
Press Piece - Multiple Use VW412
Assembly Tool T10230
Thrust Piece T10453
Press Plate VW402

Fig 11: -- Identifying Special Tools - Axle Shaft Assembly

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
Spring Compressor VAG1752/1
2 Spring Holders (80-165MM) VAG1752/4
Suspension Strut Clamping Block VAG1752/20
Shock Absorber Set T10001
Ratchet (commercially available)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Locating Pins T10096

Fig 12: Identifying Pins T10096
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Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.) T10452
Ball Joint Puller T10187

Fig 13: Ball Joint Puller T10187
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Socket AF 24 mm T10361A

Fig 14: Identifying Socket AF 24 mm T10361A
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Puller T10382

Fig 15: Identifying Special Tool Puller T10382
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Digital Torque Wrench VAG1756A

Fig 16: Identifying Digital Torque Wrench VAG 1756A
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Slide Hammer Set VW771

Fig 17: Adapter VW 771/40 From Slide Hammer-Complete Set VW 771
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