Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 39

Fig. 10: Disassembling View Of Coupling Component 
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LOCKNUT DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Assemble the SSTs to the engine stand. 

Fig. 11: Identifying SST 
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2. Install the coupling unit to the SSTs as shown. 

Fig. 12: Identifying SST 
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3. Secure the companion flange using the SST, and remove the locknut. 

Fig. 13: Identifying SST 
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COMPANION FLANGE DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the companion flange using the SST. 

Fig. 14: Removing Companion Flange 
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OUTPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Remove the coupling unit from the SST.  

2. Install the coupling unit to the press as shown, and remove the output shaft together with the coupling 

unit.  

3. Install the companion flange to the output shaft. 

Fig. 15: Installing Coupling Unit 
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4. Secure the companion flange using the SST , and remove the bolts.  

5. Remove the output shaft. 

Fig. 16: Removing Companion Flange Bolts 
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BEARING DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the bearing using the SSTs and a press. 

Substitution SST  

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49 S033 108 

Outer diameter: 33-55 mm {1.30-2.16 in}

 

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Height: 155 mm {6.10 in} or more

Fig. 17: Identifying SST 
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COUPLING COMPONENT ASSEMBLY 

1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table. 

WARNING:



The engine stand is equipped With a self-lock mechanism, however, 
if the coupling unit is in a tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism 
could become inoperative, if the coupling unit unexpectedly rotates 
it could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the coupling unit in a 
tilted condition. When turning the coupling unit, grasp the rotation 
handle firmly.  

 

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