Eclipse V6-3.0L SOHC (2003)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
BJ BOOT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the boot bands (large and small).
NOTE: The BJ boot bands cannot be re-used.
2. Remove the BJ boot.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt on the special tool MB991561 so that the size of the opening (W) is at the standard value.
Standard value (W): 2.9 mm (0.12 inch)
<If it is larger than 2.9 mm (0.12 inch)>
Tighten the adjusting bolt.
If it is smaller than 2.9 mm (0.12 inch)>
Loosen the adjusting bolt.
NOTE: The value of W will change by approximately 0.7 mm (0.03 inch) for each turn of the adjusting bolt.
NOTE: The adjusting bolt should not be turned more than once.
4. Place the BJ boot band (small) against the projection at the edge of the boot, and then secure it so that there is a clearance left as shown by (A) in
the illustration.
CAUTION:
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Secure the driveshaft in an upright position and clamp the part of the BJ boot band to be crimped securely in the jaws of the special tool
MB991561.
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Crimp the BJ boot band until the special tool MB991561 touches the stopper.
