Boot (Transaxle Side) Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- The boot shapes on the wheel side and the transaxle side are different. Do not assemble the wrong boot by mistake.
- Insert the shaft through the boot (transaxle side) with the vinyl tape left wrapped around the spline area of the shaft.
- Remove the vinyl tape wrapped around the spline of the shaft.