Ball, Inner Ring, Cage, Snap Ring Assembly Note

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Assemble the shaft, inner ring, and cage with the alignment marks aligned.
CAUTION:
- When using the hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, be careful not to damage the ball, ball sliding area, and cage.
NOTE:
- If the ball, inner ring, and cage cannot be assembled to the shaft, lightly tap the inner ring evenly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, and assemble the ball, inner ring, and cage to shaft.
Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Mark On Inner Ring
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Assemble a new snap ring using snap ring pliers.

Fig 2: Assembling Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the snap ring is assembled correctly in the groove of the shaft.