Outer Ring Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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}
- Install the outer ring on to the shaft.
- Install the boot.
- 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}
- 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.
- Verify that the drive shaft length is within the specification.