Boot Band Assembly Note

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Assemble the boot band to the boot.
Crimp the boot band using the SST .
Verify that the crimping clearance A is within the specification.
- If crimping clearance A exceeds the specification, reduce SST clearance, and crimp the boot band again.
- If crimping clearance A is less than the specification, increase SST clearance, and crimp a new boot band.
Standard clearance A

2.5-3.0 mm {0.10-0.11 in}

Fig 1: Crimping Boot Band Using SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Rotate the boot by hand and verify that it is securely installed to the boot band.