Install The Clamp On Inner Joint And Clamp It.

Fig 1: Attaching CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG 1682

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-- Use :V.A.G 1682  as shown in illustration. Make sure that the jaws of the tension clamp seat in the corners -arrows B- of the connecting tube.

-- 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.