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Boot Band Assembly Note

  1. Assemble the boot band to the boot.
  2. Crimp the boot band using the SST. 
  3. 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 Tool
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  4. Rotate the by hand and verify that it is securely installed to the boot band.