Boot Bands Assembly Note

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Verify that the boots are not dented or twisted.
Set the drive shaft to the standard length.

Fig 1: Setting Drive Shaft To Standard Length
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Standard length
1. 772.6-782.6 mm {30.42-30.81 in}
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 standard.
- If the drive shaft length is not within the standard, return to step 1.
Fold the new band back by pulling on the end of it with pliers. The band should be folded in the direction opposite the forward revolving direction of the drive shaft.

Fig 2: Folding New Band Back By Pulling On End Of With Pliers
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Lock the end of the band by bending the locking clips.
CAUTION:
- Verify that the boot band is installed in the boot groove securely.