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/BMW/ Citroen/ Volkswagen (Golf/ Passat)/ Ford/ Skoda/ Seat/ Renault / Peugeot/and many Japanese vehicles.