German suspensions feature a split housing that tightly clamps the strut tube with a pinch bolt. However, trying to spread the housing post-bolt removal using chisels or pry bars may lead to component damage or personal injury. The Schwaben Spindle Housing Spreader tool offers a safer alternative, expanding the split knuckle tube sufficiently to allow for the removal of the old strut insert and the installation of a new one. Simply insert the tool's hardened tip into the housing gap and turn it 90 degrees using a ½-inch breaker bar or ratchet. This action slightly widens the tube, enabling the safe removal of the strut.