>>N<< Bellows Band Installation

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Turn the adjusting bolt of special tool MB991561 to adjust the opening dimension (W) to the standard value.

Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Bolt Of Special Tool MB991561
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NOTE: The dimension (W) is adjusted by approximately 0.7 mm (0.03 inch) per one turn.

NOTE: Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than one turn.

Standard value (W): 1.9 mm (0.07 inch)

< When more than 1.9 mm (0.07 inch>): Screw in the adjusting bolt.

< When less than 1.9 mm (0.07 inch>): Loosen the adjusting bolt.
CAUTION:
- Hold the rack housing, and use special tool MB991561 to crimp the bellows band securely.
- Crimp the bellows band until special tool MB991561 touches the stopper.
Use special tool MB991561 to crimp the bellows band.

Fig 2: Crimping Bellows Band Using Special Tool MB991561

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Check that crimped width (A) is within the standard value.

Fig 3: Checking Crimped Width
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Standard value (A): 1.4-1.8 mm (0.06 - 0.07 inch)

< When more than 1.8 mm (0.07 inch>): Readjust the dimension (W) of step 1 to the value calculated by the following equation, and repeat step 2.

W = 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) - A [Example: if (A) is 1.9 mm (0.07 inch), (W) is 3.6 mm (0.14 inch).]

< When less than 1.4 mm (0.06 inch>): Remove the bellows band, readjust the dimension (W) of step 1 to the value calculated by the following equation, and use a new bellows band to repeat steps 2 to 3.

W = 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) - A [Example: if (A) is 1.3 mm (0.05 inch), (W) is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch).]