MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed L4-1.8L DOHC Turbo (2004)
1. Align the marks and install the balls to the inner ring.
2. Install the cage, inner ring, and ball component to the drive shaft in the direction shown in the figure. The larger diameter of the cage should be
facing the snap ring groove.
3. Install a new snap ring in the drive shaft snap ring groove.
4. Apply the specified grease (supplied in the boot kit) to the joints and boots.
Caution: Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply from the tube to prevent foreign matter entering the boot.
Total quantity
Differential side: 85 - 105 g (3.01 - 3.70 oz)
Wheel side: 55 - 75 g (1.95 - 2.64 oz)
5. Align the marks, then install a new clip.
Boot Bands Assembly Note
1. Verify that the boots are not dented or twisted.
2. Set the drive shaft to the standard length.
Standard length 772.6 - 782.6 mm (30.42 - 30.81 inch)
3. Release any trapped air from the boots by carefully lifting up the small end of each boot with a cloth-wrapped screwdriver.
Caution:
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Be careful not to allow the grease to leak.
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Do not damage the boot.
4. Verify that the drive shaft length is within the standard.
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If the drive shaft length is not within the standard, return to step 1.
