Mazda Mazda6 Workshop Manual Supplement page 671

Dynamic Damper Assembly Note
1. Install the dynamic damper as shown in the
figure.
Standard length
Left side: 281.7—287.7 mm {11.10—11.32 in}
Right side: 334.7—340.7 mm {13.2—13.4 in}
2. Install a new boot band onto the dynamic damper.
Boot Assembly Note
Note
• The wheel side and transaxle side boots are different.
1. Fill the boot (wheel side) with the specified grease.
Caution
• Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to prevent foreign matter from entering
the boot.
Grease amount
90—110 g {3.18—3.88 oz}
2. With the splines of the shaft still wrapped in tape from disassembly, install the boot.
3. Remove the tape.
Tripod Joint, Snap Ring Assembly Note
1. Align the marks and install the tripod joint using a
bar and a hammer.
Caution
• Do not damage the roller.
2. Install the new snap ring using snap-ring pliers.
Caution
• Be sure the snap ring engages correctly
in the groove of the shaft.
Outer Ring Assembly Note
1. Fill the outer ring and boot (transaxle side) with the specified grease.
Caution
• Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to prevent foreign matter from entering
the boot.
Grease amount
Left side: 185—205 g {6.53—7.23 oz}
Right side: 195—215 g {6.88—7.58 oz}
2. Install the outer ring.
3. Set the drive shaft to the standard length.
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
DYNAMIC DAMPER
A6E6316W006
MARK
A6E0313W051
M–41
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