Special Tools

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Drive Axle Wedge ToolT10161
Intake Manifold Release ToolT10520
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200NmVAG1332

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools - Axle Shaft Assembly

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Thrust PlateVW401
Thrust PlateVW402
Press Piece - Rod VW408A
Press Piece - RodVW411
Press Piece - 37mmVW416B
Thrust PadVW447H

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose clamp pliersVAG1275
Torque Wrench 5-50NmVAG1331
Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
CV Joint Boot Clamp ToolVAG1682
Assembly ToolT10065

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 PlateVW401
Press PlateVW402
PunchVW 408 A
Sleeve-Press Tool VW 522
Press Block40 - 204 A
CV Joint Boot Clamp ToolVAG1682

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Ball Joint Puller3287A
Spreader Tool3424
Ball Joint PullerT10187
Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A
Digital Torque Wrench VAG1756

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Front Subframe Mount Kit3372
Press PlateVW401
Press PlateVW402
Press Piece - RodVW407
Assembly ToolT10214
Assembly ToolT10301
Subframe Mount Assembly ToolT10446

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose Clamp PliersVAG1275
Torque Wrench 5-50NmVAG1331
Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
CV Joint Boot Clamp ToolVAG1682
Assembly ToolT10065

Fig 8: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose Clamps up to 25mm Dia.3094
Ball Joint PullerT10187
Torque Wrench 5-50NmVAG1331
Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
Engine/Gearbox JackVAG1383A
Drip Tray For VAS6100VAS6208

Fig 9: Identifying Special Tools - Axle Shaft Assembly

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Circlip Pliers VW161A
Torque Wrench 5-50NmVAG1331
Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
CV Joint Boot Clamp ToolVAG1682
Assembly ToolT10065

Fig 10: Identifying Special Tools

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Tool2039
Front Subframe Mount Kit3372
Press PlateVW401
Press Piece - RodVW407
Press Piece - Multiple UseVW412
Assembly ToolT10230
Thrust PieceT10453
Press PlateVW402

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

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
Spring CompressorVAG1752/1
2 Spring Holders (80-165MM)VAG1752/4
Suspension Strut Clamping Block VAG1752/20
Shock Absorber SetT10001
Ratchet (commercially available)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Locating PinsT10096

Fig 12: Identifying Pins T10096
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Subframe Locking Pin (2 pc.)T10452
Ball Joint PullerT10187

Fig 13: Ball Joint Puller T10187
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Socket AF 24 mmT10361A

Fig 14: Identifying Socket AF 24 mm T10361A
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PullerT10382

Fig 15: Identifying Special Tool Puller T10382
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Digital Torque WrenchVAG1756A

Fig 16: Identifying Digital Torque Wrench VAG 1756A
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Slide Hammer SetVW771

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