This tool is used to spread the steering knuckle to enable the removal & refitting of shock absorbers without the risk of damage to the aluminium or cast iron knuckle The tool is adjustable & is therefore suitable for steering knuckles with either a centralised slot or a non centralised slot The tool is therefore suitable for a wide range of vehicles including Audi BMWCitroen Volkswagen Golf Passat Ford Skoda Seat Renault Peugeotand many Japanese vehicles