>> M << Bellows Band Installation

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.

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: Turning Adjusting Bolt Of Special Tool
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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
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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 bel-lows 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).

Fig 3: Checking Crimped Width
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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).]