Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 3364

Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
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Fig. 8 Larger clamp, tensioning
- Use pliers VAG 1682 as shown in illustration.
Ensure that the jaws of the pliers seat in the -arrow
-B- of the clamp.
- Tension clamp by turning the spindle with a torque
wrench (do not tilt pliers).
Fig. 9 Smaller clamp, tensioning 40
Note:
The clamp can only be tensioned with pliers
V.A.G 1682.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft Ib).
Use torque wrench with 5 - 50 Nm range (e.g.
V.A.G 1331).
Make sure the spindle thread is not tight. If
necessary lubricate with MOS 2 grease
If the thread is tight, e.g. dirty, the required
tensioning force for the hose clamp will not be
achieved inspite of correct tightening torque
settings.
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