TENSIONING The Inner Clamp
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-- Mount the CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool -1- as shown. Make sure that the jaws of the tool are seated in the corners -arrows- of the clamp.
-- Tighten the clamp by turning the spindle using a torque wrench -2- (without tilting the pliers).
- Use torque wrench -2- with 5 to 50 Nm range (for example, :VAG1331 ).
- Make sure the thread on the spindle -1- is easy to move. Lubricate with MoS2 grease, if necessary.
- If difficult to tighten, for example because of dirty threads, the proper clamping force of the clamping sleeve will not be reached even when tightened to the specification.
| Clamp Style | :VAG1682A :VAG1682A/1 | :VAG1682A :VAG1682A/1 |
|---|---|---|
| 85 mm clamp (front passenger side). Refer to -Item ) STEERING GEAR, SERVICING, ELECTRO-MECHANICAL STEERING GEAR - CLAMP | 7 Nm | 9 Nm |
| 59 mm clamp (driver side). Refer to -Item ) STEERING GEAR, SERVICING, ELECTRO-MECHANICAL STEERING GEAR - CLAMP | 10 Nm | 12 Nm |