Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair

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.

Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter






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

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

• Due to the hard material of the joint boot (compared to rubber) makes it necessary to use a stainless steel hose clamp, it is only possible to tighten the hose clamp using (V.A.G 1682).

• Tightening specifications: 25 Nm.

• Use torque wrench with adjustment range 5...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 torque specification settings.

Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter