Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 43

Fig. 4: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Disassembly Components (4 Of 4) 
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Disassembly procedure 

 

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1. Remove the oil pipes and O-rings. (Refer to the appropriate article .) 

2. Remove the torque converter. 

Fig. 5: Identifying Torque Converter 
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3. Remove the drain plug and gasket.  

4. Drain the ATF. 

5. Remove the stud bolts. 

CAUTION:

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Do not damage the oil seal.  

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Do not drop the torque converter. 

CAUTION:

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Do not repair the threads using a tap or other tools. 

Fig. 6: Identifying Drain Plug And Gasket 
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Fig. 7: Identifying Stud Bolts 
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6. Remove the TCM. 

Fig. 9: Identifying TCM Mounting Bolt 
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7. Set the SST as shown in the figure. 

CAUTION:

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Do not touch the terminals. 

Fig. 8: Caution - Do Not Touch Terminals 
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8. Install the SST to the position where the transaxle stud bolts were removed. 

Fig. 11: Identifying SST And Transaxle Position 
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9. Remove the control valve body cover installation bolt. 

CAUTION:

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When installing the SST to the transaxle, use bolts (M12x1.25) 
with a thread length of 90 mm {3.54 in}. 

Fig. 10: Identifying SST 
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CAUTION:



Do not damage the fitting surface of the transaxle case and the 
control valve body cover.  



Do not deform the control valve body cover. 

 

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6

  

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