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Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly Note

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  1. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST  .

    Clearance A 2.9 mm {0.11 in} 

    Fig 1: Adjusting Clearance A By Turning Adjusting Bolt
    G03644428Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. 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} 

    Fig 2: Crimping Wheel Side Small Boot Band Using SST
    G03644429Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. 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.
  4. Fill the boot with the repair kit grease.
  5. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST. 

    Clearance A 3.2 mm {0.13 in} 

  6. Crimp the wheel side big boot band using the SST  .
  7. 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} 

  8. 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.