Tightening Clamps On Inner Joint

Depending On The Version Of The Clamp, Use The Following Tools: 

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Pliers:3340 
• Clamping Pliers:VAG1682A 
• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm :VAG1331 

Mount and Tension Stainless Steel Clamps Using :VAG1682A  as Illustrated.

Fig 1: Attaching CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG 1682

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-- Position :VAG1682A  as shown in illustration. 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 spindle threads on the pliers -A- move freely. Grease 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.

Mount and Tension the Clamp with the Retaining Tabs Using :3340  as Illustrated.

Fig 2: Close Clamp Using Pliers 3340

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-- Engage the clamp at the first catch by hand.

-- Close the clamp using :3340  .