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Boot Assembly Note

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  1. Fill the boot (wheel 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:
    • The wheel side and transaxle side boots are different.
    • Use the specified grease supplied in the boot kit.
    Fig 1: Grease Specification
    G01914013Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the boot with the splines of the shaft still wrapped in tape from disassembly.
  3. Remove the tape.