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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2016TIGUAN R-LINE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESWHEEL HUBSFRONT SUSPENSION40 FRONT SUSPENSIONSPECIAL TOOLS
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, AWD

Special Tools

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, AWDSECTION Special Tools
Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit T10205
  • Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm VAG1332
  • Hydraulic Press VAS6178
  • Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump VAS6179
  • Hydraulic Press - Bushing Tool Kit VAS6779

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Press Plate VW401
    Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Plate VW 401
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  • Press Piece - Multiple Use VW412
    Fig 3: Identifying Punch VW 412
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Spreader 3424
    Fig 4: Identifying Spreader 3424
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  • Wedge T10161
    Fig 5: Identifying Wedge T10161
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  • Socket AF 24 mm T10361A
    Fig 6: Identifying Socket AF 24 mm T10361A
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  • Tube from Assembly Tool T10244/3
    Fig 7: Assembly Tool T10244
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  • Sleeve VW426
    Fig 8: Identifying Tube Trans. Drive Shaft VW 426
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  • Locating Pins T10096
    Fig 9: Identifying Pins T10096
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Fig 10: Identifying VW 771, T10038, T10382, V.A.G 1332 And V.A.G 1756
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Slide Hammer Set VW771
  • Tensioning Strap T10038
  • Puller - Drive Axle T10382
  • Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm VAG1332
  • Digital Torque Wrench VAG1756
Fig 11: Identifying Special Tools - Axle And Wheel Bearing
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG1383A
  • Tensioning Strap T10038
  • Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149
Fig 12: Identifying Special Tools -- Mounting Bracket With Control Arm Bearing, Replacing
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Guide Piece VW439
  • Press Plate VW401
  • Press Plate VW402
Fig 13: Identifying Special Tools
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Hose Clamp Pliers VAG1275
  • Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331
  • Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm VAG1332
  • Clamping Pliers VAG1682
  • Tripod Joint Tool T10065
Fig 14: Identifying Special Tools -- Drive Axle With Constant Velocity Joint VL107, Assembly Overview
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Press Piece - Rod VW408A
  • CV Joint Press Sleeve VW522
  • Press Block 40-204A
Fig 15: Identifying Special Tools -- Subframe, Servicing
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Front Subframe Mount Kit 3372
  • Press Piece - Rod VW407
  • Press Piece - Bushing - 50mm Diameter VW432
  • Gearbox Carrier Mounting Assembly Tool T10214
  • Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool T10267 with Adapter T10267/1A
Fig 16: Identifying Special Tools -- Bonded Rubber Bushing For Control Arm, Replacing
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Tube T10219/1
  • Drift T10219/2
  • Press Piece - Rod VW411
Fig 17: Identifying Special Tools -- Ball Joint, Removing And Installing
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Puller - Ball Joint 3287A
  • Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm VAG1332
  • Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG1383A
  • Digital Torque Wrench VAG1756
Fig 18: Identifying Special Tools - Axle And Wheel Bearing
GWWW40-0126Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG1383A
  • Tensioning Strap T10038
  • Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149
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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.