Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 68

Fig. 196: Applying Compressed Air Into Oil Passage Of Transaxle Case 
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4. Remove the O-rings from the low and reverse brake piston. 

Fig. 197: Identifying O-Rings Of Low And Reverse Brake Piston 
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Low and Reverse Brake Piston Assembly Note 

1. Apply ATF to the new O-rings.  

2. Install the O-ring to the low and reverse brake piston.  

3. Apply ATF to the sliding surface of the transaxle case. 

CAUTION:

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Do not damage the seal on the piston and O-ring. 

 

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Fig. 198: Identifying O-Rings Of Low And Reverse Brake Piston 
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4. Install the low and reverse brake piston to the transaxle case. 

Fig. 199: Identifying Low And Reverse Brake Piston Of Transaxle Case 
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Low and Reverse Brake Return Spring Assembly Note 

1. Install the low and reverse brake return spring to the transaxle case. 

Fig. 200: Identifying Low And Reverse Brake Return Spring 
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2. Using the SST , press the return spring into the position where the snap ring groove is visible. 

Fig. 201: Pressing Return Spring Into Position 
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3. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the snap ring in the groove. 

Fig. 202: Installing Snap Ring In Groove 
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TRANSAXLE CASE AND B2 BRAKE INSPECTION 

1. Using a dial indicator, inspect the transaxle case bushing. 

Transaxle case bushing inner diameter  

Standard: 21.932 - 21.953 mm {0.86347 - 0.86429 in}  

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If it exceeds the specification, replace the transaxle case with a new one.  

CAUTION:



When installing the snap ring, set the end gap of the snap ring 
as shown in the figure.  

NOTE:

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Measure at different places and take an average. 

 

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When the transaxle case is replaced, inspect the contact surface of the intermediate shaft bushing. 

Fig. 203: Inspecting Transaxle Case Bushing 
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If the surface is scratched or has changed color, replace the intermediate shaft with a new one.  

2. Inspect the lining of all drive plates. 

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If the lining is flaking or has changed color, or if it is worn or the print mark is wearing away, 
replace with a new drive plate. When replacing, inspect the contact surfaces between the retaining 
plate, driven plate and drive plate. If they are scratched or have changed color, replace with new 
parts.  

Fig. 204: Inspecting Lining Of All Drive Plates 
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3. Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the piston return spring. 

B2 brake return spring free length  

Standard: 19.01 mm {0.7485 in}  

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If it is less than the specification, replace the piston return spring with a new one. 

NOTE:

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Before replacing with new drive plates, soak them at least 2 h in ATF. 

 

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