Fig. 16: Releasing Trapped Air From Boot
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4. Set the drive shaft length to the specification when the inside of the boots is at ambient pressure.
Drive shaft length
Left side: 778.5-788.5 mm {30.65-31.04 in}
Right side: 818.5-828.5 mm {32.22-32.62 in}
5. After installation, verify that there is no boot damage or grease leakage.
BOOT BAND (DIFFERENTIAL SIDE) ASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Using pliers, pull the boot band around the boot slot in opposite direction of drive shaft forward rotation
direction and tighten.
2. Insert the end of the boot band between the boot band clip and fold back the clip tabs using a flathead
screwdriver to secure the boot band.
CAUTION:
Do not let the grease leak.
Do not damage the boot.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata
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