Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly Note

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Adjust opening A of the SST to the standard by rotating the adjustment bolt.

Fig 1: Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly Adjustment Dimension

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Standard A

Engine type	Clearance
SKYACTIV-G 2.0	Approx. 4.6 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

Fig 2: Installing Boot Band Using SST (Large Diameter Side)
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Small diameter side

Fig 3: Installing Boot Band Using SST (Small Diameter Side)
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Verify that crimp B of the boot band is within the standard.

Fig 4: Crimp B Of Boot Band

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Standard B

Engine type	Clearance
SKYACTIV-G 2.0	1.2-4.0 mm {0.05-0.15 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 B exceeds the standard, decrease opening A of the SST and crimp the boot band again.

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.