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  1. Turn the adjusting bolt of special tool MB991561 to adjust the opening dimension (W) to the standard value.
    NOTE: The dimension (W) is adjusted by approximately 0.7 mm (0.03 inch) per one turn.
    NOTE: Do not turn the adjusting not more than one turn.

    Standard value (W): 2.9 mm (0.11 inch) 

    < When more than 2.9 mm (0.11 inch) >: Screw in the adjusting bolt. 

    < When less than 2.9 mm (0.11 inch) >: Loosen the adjusting bolt. 

    Fig 1: Adjusting Opening Dimension (W)
    G00996056Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION:
    • Hold the rack housing, and use special tool to crimp the bellows band securely.
    • Crimp the bellows band until touches the stopper.
  2. Use special tool MB991561 to crimp the bellows band.
    Fig 2: Using Special Tool MB991561 To Crimp Bellows Band
    G00996057Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Check that crimped width (A) is within the standard value.

Standard value (A): 2.4 - 2.8 mm (0.09 - 0.11 inch) 

< When more than 2.8 mm (0.11 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 2.9 mm (0.11 inch), (W) is 2.6 mm (0.10 inch)] 

< When less than 2.4 mm (0.09 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 2.3 mm (0.09 inch), (W) is 3.2 mm (0.13 inch)] 

Fig 3: Checking Crimped Width
G00996058Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.