Handling Of Hose Clamps

Before removing the hose, check the clamp position to restore it securely.
Change a deformed or dented clamp into a new one.
In case of reusing the hose, install the clamp on the hose where it has a clamp track.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Clamp Position & Adjustment Components
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For a spring type clamp, make adjustment by adding force to the arrow mark direction after the installation.