S4 V8-4.2L (BHF) (2004)
Items 1, 2 and 3 are not installed on all versions Parts catalog
1 - Snap ring
2 - Dished washer
3 - Spacer ring (plastic)
Instructions apply only to stainless steel clamps.
Tightening clamp on outer joint
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Apply CV joint boot clamp tool V.A.G 1682 as shown. Make sure jaws of tool make contact with lugs - arrows B - on clamp.
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Tighten clamp by turning spindle with torque wrench (take care to keep pliers straight).
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Tightening torque: 20 Nm.
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Use torque wrench with 5 to 50 Nm range (e.g. torque wrench V.A.G 1331).
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Make sure spindle thread on pliers moves freely. Lubricate with MoS2 grease if necessary.
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If the thread is stiff (e.g. due to dirt), the required clamping force will not be attained at the clamp when applying specified tightening torque.