Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 166

Fig. 15: Prying Outer Ring
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SNAP RING, TRIPOD JOINT DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Mark the shaft and tripod joint for proper assembly.

2. Remove the snap ring using snap-ring pliers.

3. Remove the tripod joint from the shaft.

BOOT DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Wrap the shaft splines with tape.

2. Remove the boot.

CAUTION:

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Do not tap the tripod joint with a hammer.

Fig. 16: Removing Snap Ring With Snap-Ring Pliers
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

NOTE:

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The wheel side boot does not need to be removed unless replacing it or
the ball joint and shaft component.



Do not strip the tape until the boot is assembled.

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Fig. 17: Identifying Shaft Splines With Tape
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DYNAMIC DAMPER ASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Install the dynamic damper as shown in the figure.

Standard length 290.7-298.7 mm {11.45-11.75 in}

2. Install the new boot band onto the dynamic damper.

Fig. 18: Identifying Dynamic Damper Assembly Length
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BOOT ASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Fill the boot (wheel side) with the specified grease.

Grease amount 110-130 g {3.89-4.58 oz}

2. With the splines of the shaft still wrapped in tape from disassembly, install the boot.

NOTE:



The wheel side and transaxle side boots are different.

CAUTION:



Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to
prevent foreign matter from entering the boot.

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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.

2. Install the new snap ring using snap-ring pliers.

OUTER RING ASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Fill the outer ring and boot (transaxle side) with the specified grease.

Grease amount 240-260 g {8.48-9.17 oz}

2. Install the roller cassettes.

3. Align the marks, and install the outer ring on to the shaft.

4. Install a new clip.

5. Install the boot.

6. Set the drive shaft to the standard length.

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}

CAUTION:



Be sure the snap ring engages correctly in the groove of the
shaft.

Fig. 19: Identifying Mark Location
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CAUTION:



Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to
prevent foreign matter from entering the boot.

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7. Release any trapped air from the boots by carefully lifting up the small end of each boot with a cloth-

wrapped flathead screwdriver.

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

Fig. 20: Lifting Boot With Cloth
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BOOT BAND (TRANSAXLE 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.

BOOT BAND (WHEEL SIDE) ASSEMBLY NOTE

CAUTION:



Do not let grease leak.



Do not damage the boot.

CAUTION:



Install the band into the groove securely.

Fig. 21: Bending Locking Clips
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