Chassis & Axle

Suspension & Axle – Professional Tools for Wheel Bearings, Silent Bearings, Pullers and Steering

Suspension and axle work is among the most demanding and safety-critical tasks in the automotive workshop. The Suspension & Axle category at PICHLER covers an extensive range of special tools for the professional removal and installation of wheel bearings, silent bearings, ball joints, axle joints and steering components. With the right tools, these jobs can be completed precisely, without damage and in significantly less time than with improvised universal tools.

Typical Applications in the Automotive Workshop

• Wheel Bearing Replacement: Specialist wheel bearing pullers and press-fit tools enable damage-free removal and installation of wheel bearings on front and rear axles – without damaging the stub axle, hub or bearing housing.
• Silent Bearing Removal and Installation: Hydraulic and mechanical press tools for silent bearings in control arms, trailing arms and subframes, matched to the respective vehicle geometries.
• Ball Joint Disassembly: Pullers and separator tools for tie rod ends, ball joints and drop links – gentle on the thread, without damaging the rubber boot.
• Steering Work: Special tools for the removal and installation of steering gears, steering shaft couplings and power steering pumps.
• Drive Shafts and CV Joints: Pullers and assembly aids for drive shafts, inner joints and outer joints on driven axles.
• Strut and Shock Absorber Mounting: Tools for the removal and installation of struts, top mounts and thrust bearings in conjunction with suspension components.

Advantages of PICHLER Suspension & Axle

• Vehicle-Specific Special Tools: PICHLER offers both universally applicable and vehicle-specific tools for all common passenger car and van model ranges.
• High Manufacturing Quality: Tools made from high-quality steel, precision-manufactured and surface-treated for maximum service life and dimensional accuracy.
• Safety for Safety-Critical Components: Precision tools prevent damage to safety-critical suspension components and ensure correct installation dimensions.
• Cost Efficiency: Special tools pay for themselves quickly through shorter installation times and avoided consequential damage caused by improper removal or installation.
• Extensive Range: From individual tools to complete tool sets for specific vehicle models – everything from a single source at PICHLER.

For Which Vehicles?

PICHLER's suspension and axle tools cover a wide range of vehicles. In addition to universally applicable pullers and press tools, PICHLER offers vehicle-specific solutions for models from Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Škoda, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Ford, Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Toyota, Volvo and many other manufacturers. Suitable tools for older model ranges and classic cars are also available in the range.

Browse the extensive PICHLER range for Suspension & Axle and find the right special tool for your next suspension repair. Our experienced specialist team will assist you with tool selection and answer technical questions about application and compatibility.