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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.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to prevent foreign matter from entering the boot.

    Grease amount 

    115-135 g {4.06-4.76 OZ} 

  2. Install the outer ring on to the shaft.
  3. Install the boot.
  4. Set the drive shaft to the standard length.

    Drive shaft standard length 

    LH: 705.6-715.6 mm {27.78-28.17 in} 

    RH: 656-666 mm {25.9-26.2 in} 

  5. 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.
  6. Verify that the drive shaft length is within the specification.
    Fig 1: Releasing Trapped Air From Boots
    G06205488Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.