Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Assembly Note [SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (MTX), SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
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SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (large diameter side)
- Grasp the boot band at the point shown in the figure using pliers and tighten the boot band.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (small diameter side), SKYACTIV-G 2.5
- Adjust opening C of the SST to the standard by rotating the adjustment bolt.ENGINE TYPE DESCRIPTION (STANDARD C)
Engine type Clearance SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Approx. 4.5 mm {0.18 in} SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Large diameter side: Approx. 3.8 mm {0.15 in} Small diameter side: Approx. 3.1 mm {0.12 in} - Crimp the boot band using the SST.
Large diameter side
Small diameter side
- Verify that crimp D of the boot band is within the standard.ENGINE TYPE DESCRIPTION (STANDARD D)
Engine type Clearance SKYACTIV-G 2.0 2.0-3.0 mm {0.08-0.11 in} SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Large diameter side: 1.8 mm {0.071 in} or less Small diameter side: 1.5 mm {0.059 in} or less - If crimp D exceeds the standard, decrease opening C of the SST and crimp the boot band again.
- Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the band assembly area.