SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (2WD)

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

Fig 1: Adjusting SST Opening
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Standard A
- Large diameter side: Approx. 3.2 mm {0.13 in}
- Small diameter side: Approx. 2.6 mm {0.10 in}
Crimp the boot band using the SST .
Large diameter side

Fig 2: Crimping Boot Band
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Small diameter side

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

Fig 4: Identifying Boot Band Crimp Dimension
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Standard B
- Large diameter side: 1.2 mm {0.047 in} or less
- Small diameter side: 1.0 mm {0.039 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.