Location of spacer and spring washer (wheel side)

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Fig 1: Location Of Spacer And Spring Washer (Wheel Side)

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Items 1 to 3 only present on certain versions.

1 - Circlip

2 - Spring washer

3 - Spacer ring (plastic)

Instructions only apply to stainless steel clamps.

Fig 2: Locating Hose Clamp On Outer Joint

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Tightening hose clamp on outer joint

Position CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG 1682 as shown in illustration. Make sure that the jaws of tension clamp seat in corners - arrows B - of hose clip.
Tighten hose tie by turning spindle using a torque wrench (do not bend tensioning clamp).

Torque specification: 20 Nm
Use torque wrench with a range of 5 to 50 Nm (e.g. torque wrench V.A.G 1331).
Ensure the spindle thread is not tight. If necessary lubricate with MOS 2 grease.
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.