Boot Band Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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}
- Rotate the boot by hand and verify that it is securely installed to the boot band.