Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly Note

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Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST.
Clearance A
1. 2.9 mm {0.11 in}
Fig 1: Adjusting Clearance By Turning Adjusting Bolt Of SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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
1. 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.

Fig 2: Adjusting Clearance By Turning Adjusting Bolt Of SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Clearance A
1. 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
1. 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.