Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 62

Fig. 158: Identifying Rear Planetary Ring Gear Flange 
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12. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the snap ring in the groove. 

Fig. 159: Installing Snap Ring In Groove 
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13. Install the rear planetary ring gear to the counter drive gear.  

14. Using the snap ring pliers, while loosening the snap ring, install the rear planetary ring gear. 

Fig. 160: Loosening Snap Ring 
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ONE-WAY CLUTCH COMPONENT INSPECTION 

 

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1. Hold the one-way clutch component in place. Verify that the rear planetary gear rotates when turned 

clockwise and does not rotate when turned counterclockwise. 

Fig. 161: Inspecting One-Way Clutch Component 
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REAR PLANETARY GEAR COMPONENT AND ONE-WAY CLUTCH COMPONENT 
DISASSEMBLY 

Components 

 

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Fig. 162: Identifying Rear Planetary Gear Component And One-Way Clutch Disassembly Components 
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Disassembly Procedure 

1. Remove the one-way clutch component from the rear planetary gear component. 

 

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Fig. 163: Removing One-Way Clutch Component From Rear Planetary Gear Component 
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2. Remove the thrust washer from the rear planetary gear component. 

Fig. 164: Identifying Thrust Washer Of Rear Planetary Gear Component 
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3. Remove the thrust washer from the rear planetary gear component. 

Fig. 165: Identifying Thrust Washer Of Rear Planetary Gear Component 
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4. Remove the planetary sun gear and bearing races from the rear planetary gear component. 

 

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