Clamp On Triple Roller Joint And Outer Joint, TENSIONING

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Pliers 3340
• Hose Clip Pliers VAG1275A
• Clamping Pliers VAG1682A

Depending on the version of the clamp, use the following tools:

Install and tension the galvanized clamps using Hose Clip Pliers VAG1275A as illustrated.

Fig 1: Tensioning Clamp Using Hose Clamp Pliers VAG 1275

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-- Make sure the edges of the clamping pliers are seated in the corners of the hose clamp when doing so.

Mount and tension stainless steel clamps using Clamping Pliers VAG1682A as illustrated.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Pliers VAG 1682A

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-- 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).

• The hard material of the CV boot (compared to rubber) makes it necessary to use a stainless steel hose clamp. It is only possible to tighten the hose clamp with Clamping Pliers VAG1682A.
• Tightening specification: 20 Nm.
• Use torque wrench with 5 to 50 Nm range (for example, Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331).
• make sure the spindle threads on the pliers -A- move freely. Grease with MoS₂ grease if necessary.
• If the thread is tight, for example, 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 Pliers 3340 as illustrated.

Fig 3: Close Clamp Using Pliers 3340

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-- Engage the clamp at the first catch by hand.

-- Close the clamp using Pliers 3340.