Suspension: Description and Operation

Small and Large Clamps, Tightening on Inner or Outer Joint

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool (V.A.G 1682)

• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (V.A.G 1331)

Instructions only apply to stainless steel clamps.






- Attach (V.A.G 1682) as shown in illustration. When doing this, make sure that the edges of the clamping pliers are seated in corners - arrows B - of clamp.

- Tension clamp by turning spindle with a torque wrench (do not tilt clamping tool).

• A stainless steel clamp must be used due to hardness of CV boot material (compared to rubber). This clamp can only be tensioned using (V.A.G 1682).

• Tightening specifications: 25 Nm.

• Use torque wrench with adjustment range 5 to 50 Nm (for example (V.A.G 1331) ).

• Be sure clamp tool spindle thread - A - moves freely. Grease with MoS2 grease if necessary.

• If the thread is tight for example dirty, the required tensioning force for the hose clamp will not be achieved in spite of correct tightening specification settings.