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Outer Ring Assembly Note

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  1. 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 (MTX) 110-130 g {3.89-4.58 oz}
    SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (ATX) 135 - 155 g {4.77-5.46 oz}
    SKYACTIV-G 2.5 124-134 g {4.38-4.72 oz}
  2. Secure the outer ring in the vise.
    Fig 1: Securing Outer Ring In Vise
    G11450470Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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.
    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.
    Fig 2: Tapping Outer Ring Lightly Using Hammer And Urethane Bar
    G11427157Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Assemble the boot (transaxle side) to the outer ring.
  5. Set the drive shaft to the standard length.
    ENGINE TYPE DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DESCRIPTION

    Engine type Full length (standard)
    SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (MTX) LH 655.1-665.1 mm {25.80-26.18 in}
    RH 1019.3-1029.3 mm {40.130-40.523 in}
    SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (ATX) LH 660.5-670.5 mm {26.01-26.39 in}
    RH 1, 024.9-1, 034.9 mm {40.351-40.744 in}
    SKYACTIV-G 2.5 LH 569.6-669.6 mm {25.97-26.36 in}
    RH 1, 021-1, 031 mm {40.20-40.59 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: Lifting Small End Of Boot Using Screwdriver
    G09759035Courtesy 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.
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