Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
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Insert 3424 spreader tool into slot (arrow).
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Turn ratchet handle 1/4-turn (90°) and remove ratchet from 3424.
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Press brake disc in direction of suspension strut by hand to prevent shock absorber tube from canting in wheel bearing housing hole.
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Pull wheel bearing housing from shock absorber downward.
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Remove wiper arms.
M8 hex nuts: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
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Remove external plenum chamber cover.
Remove hex nut for upper shock absorber mount.
1. Commercially available ratchet handle
2. T10001/8
3. T10001/11
4. T10001/5