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.
  Grease amount
  - 100-120 g {3.53-4.23 oz}
Assemble the outer ring with the alignment marks on the shaft and outer ring aligned.

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

Fig 2: Assembling 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.
Drive shaft full length (standard)
- LH
  - 673.8-679.0 mm {26.53-26.73 in}
- RH
  - 1036.6-1042.8 mm {40.812-41.055 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: Identifying Boot
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.