Boot (Wheel 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 (wheel side) with the vinyl tape left wrapped around the spline area of the shaft.

Apply the specified grease to the ball joint and boot (wheel side).

NOTE:

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

Boot (wheel side) grease amount

Engine type	Grease amount
SKYACTIV-G 2.0	70-90 g {2.5-3.1 oz}
SKYACTIV-G 2.5	87-97 g {3.1-3.4 oz}

Assemble the boot (wheel side) to the ball joint.