Boot Band (Transaxle Side Smaller Diameter) Assembly Note

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

Fig 1: Adjusting SST Opening
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Standard C
- Approx. 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
Crimp the boot band using the SST .

Fig 2: Crimping Boot Band
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Verify that crimp D of the boot band is within the standard.

Fig 3: Identifying Boot Band Crimp Dimension
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Standard D
- 0.8 mm {0.03 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.
- If the boot band protrudes from the assembly area, replace it with a new one and repeat Steps 1 to 3.