Large And Small Clamps, Clamping On Inner Or Outer Joint

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

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• CV joint boot clamp tool:3340 
• Hose clamp pliers:V.A.G 1275 
• CV joint boot clamp tool:V.A.G 1682 

Install and tension the galvanized clamps using :V.A.G 1275  as illustrated.

Fig 1: Tensioning Clamp Using Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1275

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-- When doing so, be sure that edges of clamping pliers are seated in corners of the hose clamp.

Mount and tension stainless steel clamps using :V.A.G 1682  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).

• A stainless steel clamp must be used due to the hardness of the CV boot material (compared to rubber). This clamp can only be tensioned using the :V.A.G 1682  .
• Tightening specification: 20 Nm.
• Use torque wrench with 5 to 50 Nm range (e.g. :V.A.G 1331  ).
• make sure the spindle threads on the pliers -A- move freely. Grease with MoS₂ grease if necessary.
• 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.

Mount and tension the clamp with the retaining tabs using :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 :3340  .