Drive Axle, Disassembling And Assembling, TENSIONING Lock Washer

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Clamping Pliers:VAG1682A

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Tightening the Tensioning Clamp on the Larger Diameter

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-- Position the Clamping Pliers:VAG1682A -1- as shown. At the same time, make sure that edges of the pliers are positioned in the corners -lower 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.
Tightening specification: 25 Nm.

Tension the Clamp on the Small Diameter

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-- Position the Clamping Pliers:VAG1682A -A- as shown. At the same time, make sure that edges of the pliers are positioned in the corners -arrows- of the clamp -1-.

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

Make sure the threads on the spindle 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.
Tightening specification: 25 Nm.

Mount and Tighten the Clamp on the Triple Roller 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 Clamping Pliers:VAG1682A as shown. At the same time, make sure that edges of the pliers are positioned in the corners -B arrows- of the clamp.

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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.
Tightening specification: 25 Nm.