Stratus Coupe V6-3.0L VIN H (2001)
Standard value (B): 2.4 - 2.8 mm (0.10 - 0.11 inch)
<If the crimping amount is larger than 2.8 mm (0.11 inch)> Readjust the value of (W) in step 4 according to the following formula, and then
repeat the operation in step 6. W = 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) - E]
Example: If B = 2.9 mm (0.11 inch), then W = 2.6 mm (0.10 inch).
<If the crimping amount is smaller than 2.4 mm (0.09 inch)> Remove the BJ boot band, readjust the value of (W) in step 4 according to the
following formula, and then repeat the operations in steps 5 and 6 using a new BJ boot band. W = 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) - B
Example: If B = 2.3 mm (0.10 inch) then W = 3.2 mm (0.13 inch).
7. Check that the BJ boot band is not sticking out past the place where it has been installed If the BJ boot band is sticking out, remove it and then
repeat the operations in steps 4 to 6 using a new BJ boot band.
CAUTION: The drive shaft joint uses special grease. Do not mix old and new grease or different types of grease.
8. Fill the inside of the BJ boot with the specified amount of the repair kit grease.
Grease quantity:
<2.4L ENGINE> 110 ± 10 grams (3.9 ± 0.4 ounce)
<3.0L ENGINE> 120 ± 10 grams (4.2 ± 0.4 ounce)
9. Install the BJ boot band (large) so that clearance (C) between it and the BJ housing is at the standard value.
Standard value (C): 0.1 - 1.55 mm (0.004 - 0.061 inch)
10. Follow the same procedure as in step 3 to adjust the size of the opening (W) on the special tool MB991561 so that it is at the standard value.
Standard value (W): 3.2 mm (0.13 inch)
11. Place the BJ boot band (large) against the projection at the edge of the boot, and then secure it so that there is a clearance left as shown by (D) in
the illustration
12. Use the special tool MB991561 to crimp the BJ boot band (large) in the same way as in step 5.