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Boot Band Assembly Note

  1. Assemble the boot band to the boot.
  2. Crimp the boot band using the SST.
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  3. Verify that crimp A of the boot band is within the standard.

    Standard 

    1.5-2.0 mm {0.06-0.08 in}

    • If crimp A exceeds the standard, decrease the opening width of the SST and crimp the boot band again.
    • If width A of the crimp is less than the standard, increase the opening width of the SST and crimp a new boot band.
  4. Rotate the boot by hand and verify that the boot is securely installed by the boot band.