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Boot Band Assembly Note

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  1. Crimp the boot band using the SST  .
  2. Verify that width A of the crimp is within the specification
    • If width A of the crimp exceeds the specification, reduce opening width A of the SST  and recrimp the boot band.
    • If width A of the crimp is less than the specification, increase opening width A of the SST  and crimp a new boot band.

    Standard Width A 

    2-3 mm {0.08-0.11 in} 

  3. Rotate the boot by hand and verify that it is securely assembled with the boot band.
    Fig 1: Crimping Boot Band
    G06200281Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.