torque AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Suspension Front Axle Components Workshop Manual

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Clamps used on rubber joint boots are
tightened using VAG1275 pliers.

The following instructions are only for
stainless steel clamps

Tightening clamp on outer CV joint

Notes: - Position VAG1682 pliers as shown in illustration. Make sure jaws of
pliers seat in grooves of clamp (arrows -B-).
- Using torque wrench, turn spindle -A- and tighten clamp.

Do not cant pliers
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
Use a torque wrench with a range of 5-50 Nm (approx. 4-40 ft lb) (e.g.
VAG1331). Make sure spindle -A- turns freely. If necessary lubricate the spindle
threads with MOS2 grease. If the spindle does not turn freely (e.g. spindle is dirty), the clamping
force required on the clamp will not be achieved even though the
correct tightening torque is indicated.
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Clamps used on rubber joint boots are
tightened using VAG1275 pliers

Instructions in Fig. 1
are only for stainless
steel clamps

Notes: Fig. 1 Tightening clamp on outer CV joint
- Position VAG1682 pliers as shown in illustration. Make sure jaws of
pliers seat in grooves of clamp (arrows -B-).
- Using torque wrench, turn spindle -A- and tighten clamp.

Do not cant pliers
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
Use a torque wrench with a range of 5-50 Nm (approx. 4-40 ft lb) (e.g.
VAG1331). Make sure spindle -A- turns freely. If necessary lubricate the spindle
threads with MOS2 grease. If the spindle does not turn freely (e.g. spindle is dirty), the clamping
force required on the clamp will not be achieved even though the
correct tightening torque is indicated.
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Plastic CV joint boots

On the Audi A4, new plastic CV joint boots are
installed on the 88 mm outer joint (wheel end) of
the front axle.
The plastic boots can be identified because they
are made out of a harder material than the
rubber boots.
The harder plastic boots necessitates the use of
stainless steel clamps for attaching the boots.

Instructions for stainless steel clamps only

Tightening clamp on outer CV joint
Notes: - Position VAG1682 pliers as shown in illustration. Make sure jaws of
pliers seat in grooves of clamp (arrows -B-).
- Using torque wrench, turn spindle -A- and tighten clamp.

Do not cant pliers
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
Use a torque wrench with a range of 5-50 Nm (approx. 4-40 ft lb) (e.g.
VAG1331). Make sure spindle -A- turns freely. If necessary lubricate the spindle
threads with MOS2 grease. If the spindle does not turn freely (e.g. spindle is dirty), the clamping
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force required on the clamp will not be achieved even though the
correct tightening torque is indicated.
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