Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. 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.
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 from Step 1 .
- 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 from step 5 .