Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Needle Bearing Drift VW 295
- Holding Plate VW 309
- Measuring Bar VW 382/7
- Dial Gauge Holder VW 387
- Thrust Plate VW 401
- Thrust Plate VW 402
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Punch VW 409
- Thrust Disc VW 412
- Arbor 50 mm Dia. VW 432
- Thrust Pad VW 447 i
- Carrier Bearing Inst. Tool 3350
- Kukko Separating Tool 22-115 mm 17/2
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Digital Depth Gauge VAS 6087
- Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095
- Shop Crane -Load Cap=700-1200 kg VAS 6100
- Thrust Piece T10137
- Puller T10055
- Dial Gauge Extension T10170/1
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Puller T10271
- Lifting Device T10272
- Assembly Jig T10276
- Assembly Jig T10277
- Support T10283
- Pre-Tensioning Tool T10285
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Puller for Oil Supply T10286
- M6 Guide Pins T10288/4
- Assembly Jig T10289
- Plate T10295
- Pulling Hook T20143/2
- Support T40118
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Thrust Piece T40122
- Clearance Adjustment Plate T40125
- Clearance Adjustment Plate T40126
- Assembly Tool T40127
- Kukko Extractor 30-37 mm 21/5
- Fitting Sleeve 3241/1
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Thrust Piece T10135
- Pressure Application Device T10136
- Thrust Piece T10138
- Thrust Piece T10139
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.