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Old 08-30-2008, 04:22 PM
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Having trouble getting new clamps done up on front outside CV clamps, anyone help with how you do it with pliers?? thanks
 
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Old 08-30-2008, 04:30 PM
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i wouldnt do with pliers wont be tight enough i made a tool works great.. maybe go to auto dealership and see if they can do it
 
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Old 08-30-2008, 06:46 PM
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use a small channel locks, get it on the first setting, reposition, then tighten it more.
 
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Old 08-30-2008, 08:31 PM
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just make sure theres no grease under the boot area where the clamp goes and make sure its tight.
 
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Old 08-30-2008, 09:14 PM
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If you are going to continue cv boot repair on your own machines, the pincher type cv pliers are a good investment,not expensive and makes this job so much easier. Good luck
 
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