Tightening Clamps On Inner Joint

Mount and tension stainless steel clamps using :V.A.G 1682  as illustrated.

Fig 1: Attaching CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG 1682

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-- Use :V.A.G 1682  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).

• A stainless steel clamp must be used due to the hardness of the CV boot material (compared to rubber). This clamp can only be tensioned using the :V.A.G 1682  .
• Tightening Specifications: 20 Nm. 
• Use torque wrench with 5 to 50 Nm  range (e.g. :V.A.G 1331  ).
• make sure the spindle threads on the pliers -A- move freely. Grease with MoS₂ grease if necessary.
• If the thread is tight e.g. 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 :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 :3340  .