Mount And Tension Stainless Steel Clamp Using Clamping Device V.A.G 1682 As Illustrated.

Fig 1: Locating Small And Large Clamps On Outer Joint

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-- Attach CV joint boot clamp tool 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 the hardness of the CV boot material (compared to rubber). This clamp can only be tensioned using the V.A.G 1682.

Tightening specifications: 25 Nm.

Use torque wrench -C- with adjustment range 5...50 Nm (e.g. torque wrench V.A.G 1331).

Be sure thread of spindle -A- of clamp tool moves freely. Grease with MOS 2 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.