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Outer Ring Assembly Note

  1. Secure the outer ring in the vise.
    Fig 1: Securing Outer Ring In Vise
    G11427156Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Apply the grease from the tube. Do not touch the grease directly with your hand.
  2. Apply the specified grease to the outer ring and boot (transaxle side).

    Boot (transaxle side) grease amount 

    Engine type Grease amount
    SKYACTIV-G 2.0 [ATX] LH 140-160 g {4.94-5.64 oz}
    RH 135-155 g {4.77-5.46 oz}
    SKYACTIV-G 2.0 [MTX] LH 170-190 g {6.00-6.70 oz}
    RH 170-190 g {6.00-6.70 oz}
    SKYACTIV-G 2.5 LH 140-160 g {4.94-5.64 oz}
    RH 135-155 g {4.77-5.46 oz}
    CAUTION:
    • When tapping the outer ring lightly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, be careful not to scratch the roller area so as to prevent damage to the part.
    • Be careful that dust and dirt do not get on the inside of the outer ring.
  3. After aligning the shaft and outer ring alignment marks, lightly tap the tripod joint evenly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, and insert the outer ring little by little while maintaining the shaft perpendicular.
    Fig 2: Aligning Shaft And Outer Ring Alignment Marks
    G11427157Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Assemble the boot (transaxle side) to the outer ring.
  5. Set the drive shaft to the standard length.

    Drive shaft (tripod joint) full length (standard) 

    Engine type Full length (standard)
    SKYACTIV-G 2.0 [ATX] LH 672.5-682.5 mm {26.48-26.87 in}
    RH 1036.6-1046.6 mm {40.812-41.204 in}
    SKYACTIV-G 2.0 [MTX] LH 675.5-685.5 mm {26.60-26.98 in}
    RH 1039.8-1049.8 mm {40.938-41.330 in}
    SKYACTIV-G 2.5 LH 672.5-682.5 mm {26.48-26.87 in}
    RH 1036.4-1046.4 mm {40.804-41.196 in}
  6. Release any trapped air from the boot by carefully lifting up the small end of the boot with a screwdriver wrapped in a clean rag.
    NOTE:
    • Do not damage the boot. Verify that there is no grease leakage.
    • If the boot is deformed, it may not be possible to perform the full-length adjustment of the shaft.
    Fig 3: Adjusting Boot
    G11427158Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Verify that the drive shaft length is within the standard when the inside of the boot is at atmospheric pressure.
    • If not within the standard, repeat from Step  5.