A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (CBRA) (2009)
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‹› Protective boot must be aligned exactly because it cannot be aligned after driving on
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Drive off protective boot with cap using plastic hammer.
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Clear away leaking sealing immediately.
Tensioning Stainless Steel Clamps for Hytrel Protective Joint Boots
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Position CV joint boot clamp tool (VAG1682)as shown in illustration. Be sure that edges of clamping pliers are seated in corners - arrows B - of
hose clamp.
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Tighten hose clamp by turning spindle - A - using a torque wrench (do not tilt clamping pliers).
‹› Tightening Specifications 20 Nm
‹› Be sure thread of spindle in clamping pliers moves freely. Grease with MOS2 grease, if necessary.
‹› If it does not move freely, e.g. due to dirt in thread, the required clamp tension will not be achieved at the specified torque.
Tensioning Clamps for CV Joint Boots
