Boot Band (Axle Side) Assembly Note

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Turn the adjusting bolt of the SST and adjust the opening size to the specification A.
Specification A
1. 2.9 mm {0.11 in}
Fig 1: Adjusting Bolt Of SST
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Crimp the boot band (small-size) using the SST.
Verify that the crimp value B is within the specification.
- If the crimp value B exceeds the specification, reduce opening length A of the SST and crimp the boot band again.
- If the crimp value B is less than the specification, increase opening length A of the SST and crimp the new boot band.
Fig 2: Crimping Boot Band (Small-Size) Using SST
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Specification 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 the boot band protrudes from the installation area, replace it with a new band and repeat Step 2 - 4.
Fill the boot with the repair kit grease.
Adjust opening length A of the SST to the specification.
Specification A
1. 3.2 mm {0.13 in}
Crimp the boot band (large-size) using the SST.
Verify that the boot band crimp value B is within the specification.
- If crimp value B exceeds the specification, reduce opening length A of the SST and crimp the boot band again.
- If the crimp value B is less than the specification, replace the boot band, increase opening length A of the SST, and then crimp the new boot band again.
Specification 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 the boot band protrudes from the installation area, replace it with a new band and repeat Step 7 - 9.