This tool is used to spread the steering knuckle to enable the removal and refitting of shock absorbers without the risk of damage to the aluminium or cast iron knuckle. The tool is adjustable and 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.