Clamp On Triple Roller Joint And Outer Joint, TENSIONING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm: VAG1331
Clamping Pliers: VAG1682A
Locking Pliers: VAS6199

Tension the Stainless Steel Clamp Using the : VAG1682A .

Fig 1: Tension the Clamp Using the : VAG1682A.

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-- Attach the : VAG1682 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 : VAS6199 .

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Sleeve Connecting Tube & Joint Connecting Flanges

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TIP:

Fig 3: Closing Clamp Using Locking Pliers VAS 6199

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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 : VAS6199 -2-.