Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual page 1117

Projection
B.J. boot
F
FRONT AXLE -
10. Fill the inside of the B.J. boot with the specified amount
11. Install the groove in the center of the large diameter part of
12. Follow the same procedure as in step 5 to adjust the
13. Install the boot band(large) in order to create clearance
14. Use the special tool to crimp the B.J. boot band (large)
D
B.J. boot band
(large)
E
15. Check that the crimping amount (F) of the B.J. boot band
16. Check that the B.J. boot band is not sticking out past
Drive Shaft
of the specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Amount to use: 110±10 g
Caution
The drive shaft joint uses special grease. Do not mix
old and new or different types of grease.
the resin boot by fitting to the groove of the shaft.
size of the opening (W) on the special tool so that it
is at the standard value.
Standard value (W): 3.2 mm
as D and E in the illustration.
in the same way as in step 7.
is at the standard value.
Standard value (F): 2.4 - 2.8 mm
<If the crimping amount is larger than 2.8 mm>
Readjust the value of (W) in step 12 according
to the following formula, and then repeat the
operation in step 14.
W = 5.8 mm - F
Example: If F = 2.9 mm, then W = 2.9 mm.
<If the crimping amount is smaller than 2.4 mm>
Remove the B.J. boot band, readjust the value
of (W) in step 12 according to the following
formula, and then repeat the operations in
steps 13 and 14 using a new B.J. boot band.
W = 5.8 mm - F
Example: If F = 2.3 mm, then W = 3.5 mm.
the place where it has been installed.
If the B.J. boot band is sticking out, remove it and then
repeat the operations in steps 13 to 15 using a new
B.J. boot band.
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