Outer Ring, Clip Assembly Note

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Apply the specified grease to the outer ring and boot (transaxle side).

NOTE:

Apply the grease from the tube. Do not touch the grease directly with your hand.

ENGINE TYPE BOOT (TRANSAXLE SIDE) DESCRIPTION

Engine type	Grease amount
SKYACTIV-G 2.0	80-100 g {2.9-3.5 oz}
SKYACTIV-G 2.5	85-105 g {3.0-3.7 oz}

Assemble the outer ring with the alignment marks on the shaft and outer ring aligned.

Fig 1: Placing Alignment Marks On Shaft And Outer Ring
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Assemble a new clip using a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Removing Clip Using Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the clip is assembled correctly in the groove of the outer ring.
Assemble the boot (transaxle side) to the outer ring.

Set the drive shaft length to the standard.

ENGINE TYPE DRIVE SHAFT (DOUBLE OFFSET JOINT) DESCRIPTION

Engine type		Full length (standard)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0	LH	661.5-671.5 mm {26.05-26.43 in}
SKYACTIV-G 2.0	RH	1, 024.5-1, 034.5 mm {40.335-40.728 in}
SKYACTIV-G 2.5	LH	662.8-672.8 mm {26.10-26.48 in}
SKYACTIV-G 2.5	RH	1, 025.8-1, 035.8 mm {40.386-40.779 in}

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: Lifting Small End Of Boot Using Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 6.