A4 Sedan V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007)
Items - 1 to 3 - only present on certain versions.
1
Securing ring
2
Dished washer
3
Spacer ring (plastic)
Instructions only apply to stainless steel clamps.
Tightening hose clamp on outer joint
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Position Cv Joint BCVT Clamp Tool (V.A.G 1682 ) 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 tie by turning spindle using a torque wrench (do not bend tensioning clamp).
‹› Tightening Specifications 20 Nm.
‹› Use a torque wrench with an adjustment range of 5 to 50 Nm (for example Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)).
‹› Make sure that the spindle thread is not tight. If necessary lubricate with MOS 2 grease.
‹› 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.