Tightening hose clip on outer joint - version 2 |
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| Apply clamp tensioner -V.A.G 1682- as shown in illustration. Ensure jaws of tool make contact with lugs -arrows B- on hose clip. |
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| Tighten hose clip by turning spindle with torque wrench (take care to keep tool straight). |
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| 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-. |
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| Tightening torque: 25 Nm. |
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| Use torque wrench -C- with adjustment range 5 … 50 Nm (e.g. torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-). |
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| Make sure thread of spindle -A- on clamp tensioner turns 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 hose clip when the specified tightening torque is applied. |
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