VAG Tools

**HorseOffaGypsy** · 01-02-2009,11:19 PM

I need to tighten a steering rack and the procedure requires the use of VAG Special Tool 3315 (A kit of ~10 tools). Anyone any ideas where I could get hold of one (either to borrow/rent) OR any independent who might have this kit in his workshop (in SE England)?

I've tried my local VW Garages and they can't help... if they can't where do I go?

HoG

**towcestervag** · 04-02-2009,12:20 AM

what are you trying to tighten?
17mm socket for pinion
32mm spanner for tie rods
tie rods non adjustable

**HorseOffaGypsy** · 04-02-2009,01:46 AM

According to the workshop manuals you can tighten the rack itself... Attached is a photo of the actual fitting....

HoG

**towcestervag** · 05-02-2009,12:11 AM

i see its a different type to usual
measure the across the flats a go to your local halfords to see if they have a allen key or can get one
tweak up small amounts at a time to adjust but check when both wheels are suspended and turn wheel from side to side checking for tight spots

**HorseOffaGypsy** · 05-02-2009,01:41 AM

Thanks for your help - but alas not so simple....

The piping partly obscures the fitting so you can't get an Allen key into it - I could get into it with a nut and bolt cut down but I can't find one the correct size!! (21mm)

To add insult to injury, the adjustment is held in place with a locking ring around the outside (~40mm) - something like a crows foot spanner might get round it to also avoid the hydraulics (but at 40mm such a spanner is v. expensive!)

The VAG Tool (#3315) is a kit of ~10 different specials that get over these problems easily (well relatively)!

The whole job would take less than 30mins if I could find this kit - without it its a big job!

Hmmmmm...