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Note:
Fig. 3
Clamp, tightening on large diameter
- Install pliers VAG 1682 as in illustration. Make sure
that the blades of the pliers lie in the corners
(arrow -B-) of the clamp.
- Tighten clamp by turning the spindle with a torque
wrench (do not tilt pliers during this process).
Because of the hard material (compared to
rubber) of the boot and the stainless steel hose
clamp that is necessary, only tighten the clamp
with pliers VAG 1682.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
Use torque wrench with adjustment range: 5 - 50
Nm (e.g. VAG 1331)
Make sure that threads of spindle on the pliers
are easy to move. If necessary lubricate with
MoS
2
grease.
If difficult to move, e.g. dirt in the threads, the
required tightening force of the clamp is not
achieved with the specified torque.
Fig. 4
Clamp, tightening on small diameter
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Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
12/7/2004
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