Installing a Clamp on the Inner Joint and Clamping
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-- Attach the :VAG1682A as illustrated. When doing this, make sure that edges of clamping pliers are seated in corners -arrows B- of clamp.
-- 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 :VAG1682A .
- Tightening specification: 20 Nm.
- Use torque wrench with 5 to 50 Nm range (for example, :VAG1331 ).
- Make sure the thread on the spindle -A- is easy to move. Lubricate 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.