Clip Installation Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Clip Installation Note
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  1. Wipe the grease off the ball joint stud.
  2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
  3. Install the dust boot on the ball joint.
  4. Install the clip using the SSTΒ  .
  5. Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.
  6. Wipe off any excess grease.
    Fig 1: Installing The Dust Boot And Clip
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