Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 664

7. Release any trapped air from the boots by carefully lifting up the small end of each boot with a cloth-
wrapped flathead screwdriver.
CAUTION:
8. Verify that the drive shaft length is within the standard.
Fig. 20: Lifting Boot With Cloth
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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:
BOOT BAND (WHEEL SIDE) ASSEMBLY NOTE
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - Mazda CX-9
Do not let grease leak.
Do not damage the boot.
Install the band into the groove securely.
Fig. 21: Bending Locking Clips
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