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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) 

  1. Grasp the boot band at the point shown in the figure using pliers and tighten the boot band.
Fig 1: Locating Boot Band
G11427159Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (small diameter side), SKYACTIV-G 2.5 

  1. Adjust opening C of the SST to the standard by rotating the adjustment bolt.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Opening C Of SST
    G09759036Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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}
  2. Crimp the boot band using the SST.

    Large diameter side 

    Fig 3: Installing Boot Band Using SST (Large Diameter Side)
    G11435352Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Small diameter side 

    Fig 4: Installing Boot Band Using SST (Small Diameter Side)
    G11435353Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Verify that crimp D of the boot band is within the standard.
    Fig 5: Boot Band Crimp D
    G09759038Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  4. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the band assembly area.
    • If the boot band protrudes from the assembly area, replace it with a new one and repeat Steps  1 to  3.