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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 On SST
    G01914020Courtesy 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
    G01914021Courtesy 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 from Step  1 .
  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 from step  5 .