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Bilstein Strut Tools

Info courtesy of rmccomiskie. Chain wrench for loosening the strut cap between the spring coils. From Harbor Freight. Picture of Chain Wrench

Cap wrench supplied by Bilstein (free for the asking, just call them). Useful if the strut assembly is already disassembled. Picture of Cap Wrench

Brake Caliper Tool

Info courtesy of rmccomiskie. Needed mostly for the rear calipers. Allows compressing and twisting at the same time. Also compresses the front calipers. Available from Harbor Freight. http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/5597/brakecalipertoolrj2.jpg

2nd Brake Caliper Tool

Info courtesy of Audi Logic.

http://www.metalnerd.com/images/products/cat08/mn3272a.jpg

Metalnerd

Cam Tools for 12V

Info courtesy of rmccomiskie. Cam holder bar and crank pin needed when replacing the timing belt. Available from ZDMak. [1]

Headbolt Sockets

Info courtesy of rmccomiskie. Different types (XZN, Polydrive) used across model years. XZN is also called Triple-Square. Later versions use Polydrive. Available from ZDMAK. [2]

Sprocket Pullers

Info courtesy of Bebeto. Set of 3 for cheap. Blauparts has one of them in their kit. [3]

Transmission fluid pump

Info courtesy of rmccomiskie. Transmission fluid pump for refilling an Audi automatic trans. For outboard motors but works just fine. Available in marine supply stores like West Marine. [4]