Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST
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Clearance A 2.9 mm {0.11 in}
- Crimp the wheel side small boot band using the SST
. Verify that clearance B is within the specification.
- If clearance B is more than the specification, reduce clearance A of the SST and crimp the boot again.
- If clearance B is less than the specification, replace the boot band, increase clearance A of the SST , and crimp the new boot.
Clearance B 2.4-2.8 mm {0.095-0.110 in}
- Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the boot band installation area.
- If it does, replace the boot band and repeat Steps 2 and 3.
- Fill the boot with the repair kit grease.
- Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST.
Clearance A 3.2 mm {0.13 in}
- Crimp the wheel side big boot band using the SST .
- Verify that clearance B is within the specification.
- If clearance B is more than the specification, reduce clearance A of the SST and crimp the boot again.
- If clearance B is less than the specification, replace the boot band, increase clearance A of the SST and crimp the new boot.
Clearance B 2.4-2.8 mm {0.095-0.110 in}
- Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the boot band installation area.
- If it does, replace the boot band and repeat Steps 7 and 8.