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Clip Installation Note

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  1. Point the opening of the new drive shaft clip upward, install it to the clip groove at the end of the rear drive shaft with the installation width within the specification.

    Standard 

    1. 32 mm {1.3 in} 
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Clip Opening
    G03702263Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. After installing the clip, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, reinstall the new clip.