Mazda Mazda6 Workshop Manual Supplement page 668

Standard length
Left side
666.3—676.3
{26.24—26.62}
6. Release any trapped air from the boots by
carefully lifting up the small end of each boot with
a cloth wrapped screwdriver.
Caution
• Be careful not to allow the grease to leak.
• Do not damage the boot.
7. Verify that the drive shaft length is within the
specification.
• If not, repeat from Step 5.
Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Assembly Note
1. Fold the band in the direction opposite to the
forward revolving direction of the drive shaft and
use pliers to pull it tight.
2. Lock the end of the band by bending the locking
clips.
Caution
• Install the band into the groove securely.
Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly Note
1. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of
the SST.
Clearance A
2.9 mm {0.11 in}
2. Crimp the wheel side small boot band using the
SST. Verify that clearance B is within the
specification.
• If clearance B is more than the specification,
reduce clearance A of the SST and crimp the
boot again.
• If clearance B is less than the specification,
replace the boot band, increase clearance A
of the SST, and crimp the new boot.
Clearance B
2.4—2.8 mm {0.095—0.110 in}
3. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from
the boot band installation area.
• If it does, replace the boot band and repeat Steps 2 and 3.
M–38
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
mm {in}
Right side
615.6—625.6
{24.24—24.62}
ADJUSTING BOLT
A
49 T025 001
B
49 T025 001
A6E6316W007
A6E6316W008
A6E0350W012
A6E0350W013