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Outer Ring, Clip Assembly Note

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  1. Fill the outer ring and boot (transaxle side) with the specified grease.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to prevent foreign matter from entering the boot.
    NOTE:
    • Use the specified grease supplied in the boot kit.
    Fig 1: Grease Specifications
    G01914028Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Align the marks, and install the outer ring on to the shaft.
  3. Install a new clip.
  4. Install the boot.
  5. Set the drive shaft to the standard length.
    Fig 2: Measuring Length Drive Shaft
    G01914030Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 3: Standard Drive Shaft Length Specifications
    G01914029Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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.
    Fig 4: Releasing Trapped Air From Boots
    G01914031Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Verify that the drive shaft length is within the specification.
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