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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 bolt more than one turn.
1. Standard value (W): 2.9 mm (0.11 inch)
2. < When more than 2.9 mm (0.11 inch) >: Screw in the adjusting bolt.
3. < When less than 2.9 mm (0.11 inch) >: Loosen the adjusting bolt.
Fig 1: Turning Adjusting Bolt Of Special Tool To Adjust Opening Dimension To Standard Value
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CAUTION:
- Hold the rack housing, and use special too to crimp the bellows band securely.
- Crimp the bellows band until touches the stopper.
Use special tool MB991561 to crimp the bellows band.

Fig 2: Crimping Bellows Band
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Check that crimped width (A) is within the standard value.

Fig 3: Checking Crimped Width
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1. Standard value (A): 2.4 -2.8 mm (0.09-0.11 inch)
2. < 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).
3. 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).]
4. < When less than 2.4 (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).
5. 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).]