Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 662

Fig. 17: Identifying Shaft Splines With Tape
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DYNAMIC DAMPER ASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Install the dynamic damper as shown in the figure.
Standard length 290.7-298.7 mm {11.45-11.75 in}
2. Install the new boot band onto the dynamic damper.
Fig. 18: Identifying Dynamic Damper Assembly Length
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BOOT ASSEMBLY NOTE
NOTE:
The wheel side and transaxle side boots are different.
1. Fill the boot (wheel side) with the specified grease.
CAUTION:
Grease amount 110-130 g {3.89-4.58 oz}
2. With the splines of the shaft still wrapped in tape from disassembly, install the boot.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - Mazda CX-9
Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to
prevent foreign matter from entering the boot.