Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual page 290

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
Tighten hose clip on outer joint
– Tighten hose clip by turning spindle with a torque wrench (do
not cant pliers).
Note
Because a stainless steel hose clip is required due to the hard
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material of the joint boot (compared to rubber), it is possible to
tighten the hose clip only with special pliers -V.A.G 1682- .
Specified torque: 25 Nm.
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Use torque wrench -C- with adjustment range 5 ... 50 Nm, (e.g.
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torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- ).
Make sure thread of spindle -A- on pliers moves freely. Lubri‐
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cate with MoS2 grease if necessary.
If the thread is tight (e.g. due to dirt), the required clamping
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force for the clip will not be attained although the correct torque
is applied.
Tightening hose clip on small diameter
Assembling
Installation position of dished spring at inner joint
1 - Dished spring
Installation position of dished spring 1 and thrust washer 2 on
outer joint
1 - Dished spring
2 - Thrust washer
– Press joint on to stop.
– Install retaining ring.
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