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Outer Ring Assembly Note

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  1. Fill the outer ring and boot (differential side) with the repair kit grease.
    NOTE:
    • Do not touch the grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to prevent foreign matter from entering the boot.

    Grease amount 

    1. MT: 175-195 g {6.18-6.87 oz} 
    2. AT: 135-155 g {4.77-5.46 oz} 
  2. Assemble the outer ring.
  3. Release any trapped air from the boots by carefully lifting up the small end of each boot with a cloth wrapped screwdriver.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not let the grease leak.
    • Do not damage the boot.
  4. Set the drive shaft length to the specification when the inside of the boots is at ambient pressure.
    Fig 1: Releasing Trapped Air From Boots
    G03702272Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    DRIVE SHAFT LENGTH STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

      Drive shaft length (mm {in})
    MT Left side 792.6-802.6 {31.21-31.59}
    Right side 832.6-842.6 {32.78-33.17}
    AT Left side 791.1-801.1 {31.15-31.53}
    Right side 831.1-841.1 {32.71-33.11}
  5. After installation, verify that there is no boot damage or grease leakage.
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