Outer Ring Assembly Note

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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. 135-155 g {4.77-5.46 oz}
Assemble the outer ring.
Release any trapped air from the boots by carefully lifting up the small end of each boot with a cloth wrapped screwdriver.

Fig 1: Releasing Any Trapped Air From Boots
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- Do not let the grease leak.
- Do not damage the boot.
Set the drive shaft length to the specification when the inside of the boots is at ambient pressure.
Standard
1. 771.5-781.5 mm {30.38-30.76 in}
After installation, verify that there is no boot damage or grease leakage.