Mitsubishi EVO VIII 260 Service Manual page 20

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15.Check that the crimping amount (F) of the boot
band 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 EBJ 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
EBJ boot band.
W = 5.8 mm − F
Example: If F = 2.3 mm, then W = 3.5 mm.
FRONT AXLE
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
16.Check that the boot band is not sticking out past
the place where it has been installed. If the boot
band is sticking out, remove it and then repeat
steps 13 to 15, using a new boot band.
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