Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 690

BOOT BAND (WHEEL SIDE) ASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST.
Clearance A 2.9 mm {0.11 in}
Fig. 61: 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.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - Mazda CX-9
Fig. 60: Bending Locking Clips
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