Tightening Clamps on Inner Joint

Depending on the version of the clamp, use the following tools:

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Pliers 3340
• Clamping Pliers VAG1682A
• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331

Mount and tension stainless steel clamps using Clamping Pliers VAG1682A as illustrated.

Fig 1: Attaching CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG 1682

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-- Position Clamping Pliers VAG1682A as shown in illustration. When doing this, make sure that edges of clamping pliers are seated in corners -arrows B- of clamp.

-- Tighten the clamp by turning the spindle using a torque wrench -C- (do not tilt the pliers).

• The hard material of the CV boot (compared to rubber) makes it necessary to use a stainless steel hose clamp. It is only possible to tighten the hose clamp with Clamping Pliers VAG1682A.
• Tightening specification: 20 Nm.
• Use torque wrench with 5 to 50 Nm range (for example, Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331).
• make sure the spindle threads on the pliers -A- move freely. Grease with MoS₂ grease if necessary.
• If the thread is tight, for example, dirty, the required tensioning force for the hose clamp will not be achieved in spite of correct torque specification settings.

Mount and tension the clamp with the retaining tabs using Pliers 3340 as illustrated.

Fig 2: Close Clamp Using Pliers 3340

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-- Engage the clamp at the first catch by hand.

-- Close the clamp using Pliers 3340.