Top strut mounts and bearings

[beezera10]

I did the same job on a Mk1 and you are right, it was a lot easier!!

 

For the spreader, I found an old wheel nut and ground two sides flat on the thread.  I then opened the knuckle a little with a cold chisel, inserted the spreader and, hey presto.

[Guest]

Here's my version of the original VW tool: