Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 55

11. Install the C3 clutch component to the oil pump and set a dial indicator as shown in the figure.  

12. Apply compressed air as shown in the figure and measure the C3 clutch piston stroke. 

Air pressure 200 kPa {2.0 kgf/cm

2

 , 29 psi} 

 

C3 clutch piston stroke 0.6 - 0.8 mm {0.024 - 0.031 in}  

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If not within the specification, select an appropriate retaining plate. 

Fig. 105: Setting Dial Indicator And Measuring C3 Clutch Piston Stroke 
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RETAINING PLATE SIZE 

FRONT PLANETARY GEAR COMPONENT INPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 

Components 

Fig. 104: Installing Snap Ring In Groove 
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Identification mark

Thickness (mm {in})

1

2.8{0.110}

A

2.85{0.112}

2

2.9{0.114}

B

2.95{0.116}

3

3.0{0.118}

C

3.05{0.120}

4

3.1 {0.122}

5

3.2{0.126}

6

3.3{0.130}

7

3.4{0.134}

8

3.5{0.138}

 

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Fig. 106: Identifying Front Planetary Gear Component Input Shaft Components 
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Disassembly Procedure 

1. Remove the thrust washer from the front planetary gear component. 

 

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Fig. 107: Identifying Thrust Washer 
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2. Remove the front planetary gear component from the input shaft. 

Fig. 108: Identifying Front Planetary Gear Component 
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3. Remove the thrust washer from the front planetary gear component. 

NOTE:

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In some cases, the thrust washer may be detached with the input 
shaft attached. 

Fig. 109: Identifying Thrust Washer 

 

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4. Remove the front planetary sun gear, thrust bearing and the bearing race from the input shaft. 

5. Remove the seal rings from the input shaft. 

Fig. 111: Identifying Seal Rings Of Input Shaft 
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6. Remove the seal rings from the input shaft. 

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NOTE:

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If it is difficult to remove the bearing race, pry it off gently using a 
flathead screwdriver. 

Fig. 110: Identifying Front Planetary Sun Gear, Thrust Bearing And 
Bearing Race 
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