Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Tightening large and small clips on triple roller joint and outer joint Use the following tools depending on type of hose clip: Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Pliers -3340-

t  Hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275-

t  Clamp tensioner -V.A.G 1682-

Use hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275- to fit and tighten galvanised clips, as shown in illustration. –  Ensure jaws of tool make contact with lugs on hose clip.

Use clamp tensioner -V.A.G 1682- to fit and tighten stainless steel clips, as shown in illustration. –  Ensure jaws of tool make contact with lugs -arrows B- on hose clip. –  Tighten clip by turning spindle with torque wrench -C- (take care to keep tool straight). t  Due to the hard material of the CV joint boot (as opposed to rubber), a stainless steel hose clip is required; this can only be tightened using clamp tensioner -V.A.G 1682-. t  Tightening torque: 20 Nm. t  Use torque wrench with 5…50 Nm adjustment range (e.g. -V.A.G 1331-). t  Make sure thread of spindle on tool -A- turns freely. Lubricate with MoS2 grease if necessary. t  If the thread is stiff (e.g. due to dirt), the required clamping force will not be attained at the hose clip when the specified tightening torque is applied.

Use pliers -3340- to fit and tighten clips with retaining lugs, as shown in illustration. –  Engage hose clip by hand at first lug. –  Use pliers -3340- to fasten hose clip.