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Boot Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • The wheel side and transaxle side boots are different.
  1. Fill the boot (wheel 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 

    L3: 90-110 g {3.18-3.88 oz} 

    AJ: 105-125 g {3.71-4.41 oz} 

  2. With the splines of the shaft still wrapped in tape from disassembly, install the boot.
  3. Remove the tape.