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Clip Installation Note

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  1. Wipe the grease off the ball joint stud.
  2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
  3. Install the dust boot to the ball joint.
  4. Install the clip using the SST
    Fig 1: Installing Clip
    G00379022Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.
  6. Wipe off any excess grease.