Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 687

Fig. 56: Pulling Cage & Balls
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
BOOT ASSEMBLY NOTE
NOTE:
The wheel side and differential side boots are different.
1. Fill the wheel side boot with the specified grease.
CAUTION:
Grease amount 70-90 g {2.48-3.17 oz}
2. With the splines of the shaft wrapped in tape, install the boot.
3. Remove the tape.
CAGE, INNER RING, BALLS, SNAP RING ASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Align the marks and install the balls and cage to the inner ring in the direction shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
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.
Install the cage so that the major diameter is at the same side as
the snap ring groove. If incorrectly installed, the drive shaft may
become disengaged.