Tensioning the Inner Clamp

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Fig 1: Tensioning Inner Clamp

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-- Mount the CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool -1- as illustrated. Make sure that the jaws of the clamp tool are seated in the corners -arrows- of the clamp.

-- Tighten the clamp by turning the spindle using a torque wrench -2- (do not tilt the pliers).

Use torque wrench -2- with 5 to 50 Nm range (for example, Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm VAG 1331).
Make sure the thread on the spindle -1- is easy to move. Lubricate 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.

Clamp style	Clamping Pliers VAG 1682A with Clamping Pliers - Jaws VAG 1682 A/1 (Hazet).	Clamping Pliers VAG 1682A with Clamping Pliers - Jaws VAG 1682 A/1 (O tiker).
85 mm clamp (front passenger side) -item 8- in Figure.	7 Nm	9 Nm
59 mm clamp (driver side) -item 1- in Figure.	10 Nm	12 Nm