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6. Set the drive shaft to the standard length.

Rear drive shaft standard length

LH: 840.3-850.3 mm {33.09-33.47 in}

RH: 895.3-905.3 mm {35.25-35.64 in}

7. Verify that the drive shaft length is within the standard.

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If not, repeat from Step 5.

BOOT BAND (DIFFERENTIAL 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:

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Do not let grease leak.

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Do not damage the boot.

Fig. 59: Lifting Boot With Cloth Wrapped Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CAUTION:

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Install the band into the groove securely.

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BOOT BAND (WHEEL SIDE) ASSEMBLY NOTE

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

Clearance A 2.9 mm {0.11 in}

Fig. 61: Adjusting Clearance
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

2. Crimp the wheel side small boot band using the SST. Verify that clearance B is within the specification.

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If clearance B is more than the specification, reduce clearance A of the SST and crimp the boot
again.

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If clearance B is less than the specification, replace the boot band, increase clearance A of the SST,
and crimp the new boot.

Fig. 60: Bending Locking Clips
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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Fig. 62: Crimping Wheel Side Small Boot Band
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Clearance B 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.

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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.

Clearance A 3.2 mm {0.13 in}

6. Crimp the wheel side big boot band using the SST.

7. Verify that clearance B is within the specification.

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If clearance B is more than the specification, reduce clearance A of the SST and crimp the boot
again.

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If clearance B is less than the specification, replace the boot band, increase clearance A of the SST
and crimp the new boot.

Clearance B 2.4-2.8 mm {0.095-0.110 in}

8. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the boot band installation area.

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If it does, replace the boot band and repeat Steps 7 and 8.

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2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE

Technical Data (Driveline/Axle) - Mazda CX-9

DRIVELINE/AXLE TECHNICAL DATA

Front and Rear Axle

FRONT AND REAR AXLE SPECIFICATION

Drive Shaft

DRIVE SHAFT SPECIFICATION

Differential

DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Propeller Shaft

PROPELLER SHAFT SPECIFICATION

Item

Specification

Front wheel bearing maximum play

0.05 mm {0.002 in}

Rear wheel bearing maximum play

0.05 mm {0.002 in}

Item

Specification

Front drive shaft standard length

LH: 658.7-668.7 mm {25.92-26.30 in}

RH: 630.7-640.7 mm {24.82-25.20 in}

Rear drive shaft standard length

LH: 840.3-850.3 mm {33.09-33.47 in}

RH: 895.3-905.3 mm {35.25-35.64 in}

Item

Specification

Rear differential oil

Grade: API service GL-5

Viscosity: SAE 80W-90

Capacity (approximate quantity): 1.0 L {1.1 US qt, 0.9

lmp qt}

Rear differential backlash of pinion gear and
side gear

0.1 mm {0.004 in} or less

Rear differential pinion height

-0.032-0.032 mm {-0.0012-0.0012 in}

Rear differential drive pinion preload

1.3-1.8 N.m {13.3-18.2 kgf.cm, 11.5-15.9 in.lbf}

Rear differential backlash of drive pinion and
ring gear

Standard: 0.09-0.11 mm {0.003-0.004 in}

Minimum value: 0.05 mm {0.002 in}

Item

Specification

Propeller shaft maximum runout

0.8 mm {0.031 in}

Propeller shaft starting torque

0.29-1.47 N.m {3.0-14.9 kgf.cm, 2.6-13.0 in.lbf}

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