Drive Axle, Disassembling And Assembling, TENSIONING Lock Washer

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Tightening the tensioning clamp on the larger diameter

Fig 1: Attaching CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool V.A.G 1682

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-- Attach the : VAG1682A as shown. At the same time, make sure that edges of the pliers are positioned in the corners -B arrows- of the clamp.

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

Make sure the spindle threads -A- on the pliers move easily. Lubricate with MoS₂ grease, if necessary.
If difficult to tighten, for example because of dirty threads, the proper clamping force of the clamping sleeve will not be reached even when tightened to the specification.

Tension the Clamp on the Small Diameter

Fig 2: Attaching CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG 1682

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-- Attach the : VAG1682A as shown. At the same time, make sure that edges of the pliers are positioned in the corners -B arrows- of the clamp.

-- Tighten the clamp by turning the spindle -A- using a torque wrench -C- (without tilting the pliers).

Make sure the spindle threads -A- on the pliers move easily. Lubricate with MoS₂ grease, if necessary.
If difficult to tighten, for example because of dirty threads, the proper clamping force of the clamping sleeve will not be reached even when tightened to the specification.

Mount and tighten the clamp on the triple roller joint

Fig 3: Clamping Ear Of Clamp Placed Between Fixing Flanges From Joint

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For easier installation of the internal multi-point bolts more easily when installing the drive axle, it is necessary that the clamping tab on the clamp -arrow A- is between the flanges on the joint -B arrows-.

-- Attach the : VAG1682A as shown. At the same time, make sure that edges of the pliers are positioned in the corners -B arrows- of the clamp.

Fig 4: Identifying Tensioning Clamps On Larger Diameter Of Inner Joint

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

Make sure the spindle threads -A- on the pliers move easily. Lubricate with MoS₂ grease, if necessary.
If difficult to tighten, for example because of dirty threads, the proper clamping force of the clamping sleeve will not be reached even when tightened to the specification.