Clamp On Triple Roller Joint And Outer Joint, TENSIONING

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Clamping Pliers:V.A.G 1682A 
  Fig 1: Clamping Pliers - Jaws

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• Locking Pliers:VAS 6199 
  Fig 2: Locking Pliers

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Stainless Steel Clamp, Tensioning using Clamping Pliers:V.A.G 1682A 

Fig 3: Tension the Clamp Using the : VAG1682A.

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-- Attach the Clamping Pliers:V.A.G 1682A  as shown.

• The jaws on the pliers must be centered -arrow- on the clamp -2-.
• The spindle threads must turn easily. If necessary, coat with MoS₂ lubricating grease.

TIP:

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.

-- Tighten the lock washer with the torque wrench by turning the spindle -1-. Do not tilt the pliers when doing this.

• Tightening specification: 20 Nm.

Tension the clamp with retaining tabs using the Locking Pliers:VAS 6199  .

Fig 4: Identifying Clamping Sleeve Connecting Tube & Joint Connecting Flanges

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TIP:

To better position the internal multi-point bolts when installing the drive axle, the clamp crimping ear -2- must be between the joint connecting flanges -1-.

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

-- Close the clamp using the Locking Pliers:VAS 6199  -item 2-.

Fig 5: Closing Clamp Using Locking Pliers VAS 6199

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