Boots Assembly Note

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Before putting the boot onto the shaft, wrap the shaft splines with tape.
NOTE:
- The initials DOJ and BJ are stamped on the wheel side and differential side boots respectively.
Fig 1: Wrapping The Shaft Splines With Tape
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the wheel side and differential side boots, noting the shape and size of each one in the figure.
Outer diameter of large boot end
1. Differential side:87.4 mm {3.44 in}
2. Wheel side:90.8 mm {3.57 in}
Fig 2: Installing Wheel Side And Differential Side Boots
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.