Tighten clamp on outer joint |
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| Apply special pliers-V.A.G 1682- as shown in diagram. Ensure jaws of tool contact corners -arrows B- of clamp. |
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| Tighten clamp by turning spindle with a torque wrench (do not cant pliers). |
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| Because a stainless steel boot clamp is required due to the hard material of the joint boot (compared to rubber), it is possible to tighten the clamp only with clamp tensioner -V.A.G 1682-. |
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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 pliers moves freely. Lubricate with MoS2 grease if necessary. |
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| If the thread is tight (e.g. due to dirt), the required clamping force for the boot clamp will not be attained although the correct torque is applied. |
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