Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 665

1. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST.
Clearance A 2.9 mm {0.11 in}
Fig. 22: Adjusting Clearance
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2. Crimp the wheel side small boot band using the SST. Verify that clearance B is within the specification.
If clearance B is more than the specification, reduce clearance A of the SST and crimp the boot
again.
If clearance B is less than the specification, replace the boot band, increase clearance A of the SST,
and crimp the new boot.
Clearance B 2.4-2.8 mm {0.095-0.110 in}
Fig. 23: Crimping Wheel Boot Band
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3. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the boot band installation area.
If it does, replace the boot band and repeat Steps 2 and 3.
4. Fill the boot with the repair kit grease.
5. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST.
Clearance A 3.2 mm {0.13 in}
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - Mazda CX-9