Fig. 19: Crimping Boot Band
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5. Fill the boot with the repair kit grease.
6. Adjust opening length A of the
SST
to the specification.
Specification A
3.2 mm {0.13 in}
7. Crimp the boot band (large-size) using the
SST.
8. Verify that the boot band crimp value B is within the specification.
If crimp value B exceeds the specification, reduce opening length A of the
SST
and recrimp the
boot band.
If the crimp value B is less than the specification, replace the boot band, increase opening length A
of the
SST
, and then recrimp the new boot band.
Specification B
2.4-2.8 mm {0.095-0.110 in}
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata
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