TENSIONING Clamp On Small Diameter

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Fig 1: Attaching CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG 1682

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-- Attach the Clamping Pliers:VAG1682A as illustrated. When doing this, make sure that edges of clamping pliers are seated in corners -arrows B- of clamp.

-- Tension clamp by turning spindle with a torque wrench (do not tilt clamp tool).

NOTE:

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: 25 Nm.

Use the torque wrench -C- with adjustment range 5 to 50 Nm (for example, Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm :VAG1331 ).

Make sure the threads on the spindle -A- on the pliers move easily. Lubricate with MOS 2 grease, if necessary.

If it does not move freely, for example due to dirt in thread, the required clamp tension will not be achieved at the specified torque.