Mazda 6 2002 Workshop Manual page 528

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4. Release any trapped air from the boots by

carefully lifting up the small end of each boot with

a cloth wrapped screwdriver.

• • • • Do not let grease leak.

• • • • Do not damage the boot.

5. Verify that the drive shaft length is within the

Boot Band (Transale 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

• • • • Install the band into the groove securely.

Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly Note

1. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of

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

• If clearance B is less than the specification,

replace the boot band, increase clearance A

of the SST, and crimp the new boot.

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.

4. Fill the boot with the repair kit grease.

5. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST.

3.2 mm {0.13 in}

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