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Outer Ring Assembly Note

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  1. Fill the outer ring and boot (transaxle side) with the specified grease from a tube, not by hand.
    NOTE:
    • Use the specified grease supplied in the boot kit.
    Fig 1: Grease Specifications
    G01914015Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the outer ring.
  3. Set the drive shaft to the standard length.
  4. 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 2: Releasing Trapped Air From Boots
    G01914018Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Verify that the drive shaft length is within the specification.
    Fig 3: Identifying Left And Right Axle Length
    G01914017Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 4: Standard Length Specifications
    G01914016Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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