Mitsubishi 3000GT Service Manual page 690

FRONT AXLE
(5) Install the boot band (small) against the projection at
the boot end to provide clearance A as shown in the
illustration.
B.J. boot band
(6) Using the special tool, crimp the boot band.
Caution
1. With the drive shaft secured vertically, pinch
2. Be sure to compress the boot band until the
(7) Make sure that the amount of boot band crimping (B)
is of the standard value.
Standard value (B): 2.4- 2.8 mm (.094 - .llO in.)
<When amount of crimping is above 2.8 mm (.llO
in.)>
in.)>
(8) Make sure that the boot band does not protrude from
the band mounting area. If the band protruds, replace
it with a new band and repeat work described in (5) through
(7).
(9) Pack the boot with specified amount of grease to
specification.
Specified grease: Grease in repair kit
Amount applied: 155 g (5.47 oz.)
TSB Revision
positively the portion to be crimped of the band
between the tips of the special tool.
special tool handle comes in contact with the
stopper.
Readjust W given in (4) above to the value
calculated by the following formula, and repeat
work described in (6).
W = 5.5 mm (.217 in.) - B
[Example: When B
mm (.102 in.)]
Remove the boot band, readjust W given in (4)
to the value calculated by the following formula
and repeat work described in (5) and (6) by using
a new boot band.
W = 5.5 mm (.217 in.) - B
[Example: When B
mm (.126 in.)]