Stainless Steel Clamps for Hytrel Protective Joint Boots, Tensioning

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

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

-- Tighten hose clamp by turning spindle -A- using a torque wrench (do not tilt clamping pliers).

NOTE:

Be sure thread of spindle in clamping pliers moves freely. Grease with MOS₂ 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.