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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESAXLE SHAFTSDRIVE SHAFTFRONT DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [ATX]OUTER RING ASSEMBLY NOTE
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Outer Ring Assembly Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Outer Ring Assembly Note
  1. Fill the outer ring and boot (transaxle side) with the specified grease.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to prevent foreign matter from entering the boot.

    Grease amount 

    200-220 g {7.06-7.76 oz} 

  2. Install the roller cassettes.
  3. Align the marks, and install the outer ring on to the shaft.
  4. Install a new clip.
  5. Install the boot.
  6. Set the drive shaft to the standard length.

    Front drive shaft length (ATX) 

    L3 (LH): 674.1-684.1 mm {26.54-26.93 in} 

    L3 (RH): 630.4-640.4 mm {24.82-25.21 in} 

    AJ (LH): 617.7-627.7 mm {24.32-24.71 in} 

    AJ (RH): 597.4-607.4 mm {23.52-23.91 in} 

  7. Release any trapped air from the boots by carefully lifting up the small end of each boot with a cloth-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not let grease leak.
    • Do not damage the boot.
  8. Verify that the drive shaft length is within the standard.
    Fig 1: Releasing Trapped Air From Boot
    G04314114Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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