Outer Ring, Clip Assembly Note

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Fill the outer ring and boot (transaxle side) with the specified grease.
CAUTION:
- Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to prevent foreign matter from entering the boot.
Grease amount 120-140 g {4.24-4.94 oz}
Align the marks, and install the outer ring on to the shaft.
Install a new clip.
Install the boot.

Set the drive shaft to the standard length.

Standard length

mm {in}

STANDARD LENGTH

	Left side	Right side
L3	676.6-686.6 {26.64-27.03}	628.6-638.6 {24.75-25.14}
AJ	664.6-674.6 {26.17-26.55}	595.9-605.9 {23.47-23.85}

Release any trapped air from the boots by carefully lifting up the small end of each boot with a cloth wrapped screwdriver.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to allow the grease to leak.
- Do not damage the boot.
Verify that the drive shaft length is within the specification.

Fig 1: Lifting Up Small End Of Each Boot With Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.