Locating Hose Clamp on Outer Joint

Fig 1: Attaching CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool V.A.G 1682

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-- Attach V.A.G 1682 as shown in illustration. Be sure that edges of clamping pliers are seated in corners -arrows B- of hose clamp.

-- Tension clamp by turning spindle with a torque wrench (do not tilt clamp tool).

NOTE:

A stainless steel clamp must be used due to hardness of CV boot material (compared to rubber). This clamp can only be tensioned using V.A.G 1682.
Torque specification: 25 Nm.
Use torque wrench -C- with adjustment range 5...50 Nm (e.g. V.A.G 1331).
Be sure thread of spindle -A- of clamp tool moves freely. Grease with MOS 2 grease if necessary.
If it does not move freely, e.g. due to dirt in thread, the required clamp tension will not be achieved at the specified torque.