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Cage, Inner Ring, Balls Assembly Note

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  1. Align the marks and install the balls to the inner ring.
  2. Install the cage, inner ring, and ball component to the drive shaft in the direction shown in Fig 1. The larger diameter of the cage should be facing the snap ring groove.
  3. Install a new snap ring in the drive shaft snap ring groove.
    Fig 1: Installing New Snap Ring In Drive Shaft Snap Ring Groove
    G03638129Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Apply the specified grease (supplied in the boot kit) to the joints and boots.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply from the tube to prevent foreign matter entering the boot.

    Total quantity 

    1. Differential side:85-105 g {3.01-3.70 oz} 
    2. Wheel side:55-75 g {1.95-2.64 oz} 
  5. Align the marks, then install a new clip.
    Fig 2: Installing A New Clip
    G03638130Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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