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Tripod Joint, Snap Ring Assembly Note

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  1. Align the marks and install the tripod joint using a bar and a hammer.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the roller.
    Fig 1: Aligning Marks And Installing Tripod Joint Using Bar And Hammer
    G03700186Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the new snap ring using a snap-ring pliers.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure the snap ring engages correcting in the groove of the shaft.