Piston and boot

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Before inserting piston into cylinder, install boot (1) onto piston (2) as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Boot And Piston
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Fit boot as it is in above figure into boot groove in cylinder with fingers. Check to make sure that boot is fitted into boot groove in cylinder completely in its circumference.

Fig 2: Fitting Boot Into Boot Groove In Cylinder
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Insert piston into cylinder by hand and fit boot in boot groove in piston.

Fig 3: Inserting Piston Into Cylinder
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To confirm that boot is fitted in its groove in cylinder properly, pull piston out of cylinder a little but do not take it all out.

Fig 4: Pulling Piston Partially Out Of Cylinder
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Install piston into cylinder by hand.
Install anti noise shim (if equipped).

Fig 5: Installing Piston Into Cylinder
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