Boots - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

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TAPE
05UOMX-046
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE WHEEL SIDE
05UOMX-047
MARKS
05UOMX-048
05UOMX-049
M-20
DRIVESHAFT
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Boots
1. Wrap the shaft splines with tape.
2. Remove the boot.
Assembly note
Boots
Before putting the boot onto the shaft, wrap the shaft splines
with tape.
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Note
• The shape of the ball-joint boots at the wheel side
and the differential side differ; be careful not to in-
stall them incorrectly.
Outer diameter of large boot end
Diffrential side: 87.4mm (3.441 in)
Wheel side : 90.8mm (3.575 in)
Cage, inner ring, and balls
1 . Align the marks and install the balls to the inner ring.
Caution
• Do not use any other than the speeified grease.
2. Apply the specified grease (molybdenum disulfide) to the
joints and boots.
Total quantity
Diffrential side: 75-95 9 (2.65-3.35 oz)
Wheel side : 55-75 9 (1.94-2.65 oz)