Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 96

Fig. 59: Locking Drive Plate 
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4. Remove the torque converter nuts. 

Fig. 60: Identifying Torque Converter Nuts 
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NO.1 ENGINE MOUNT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the No.1 engine mount bracket bolts A and B as shown. 

Fig. 61: Identifying No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Bolts 
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2. Remove the No.1 engine mount, No.1 engine mount bracket and the front crossmember as a single unit. 

(See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

Fig. 62: Identifying No.1 Engine Mount 
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NO.4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Install the SST using the following procedure. 

CAUTION:

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Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing 
procedure.  

NOTE:

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When installing the SST , adjust the position of each shaft so that 
they do not interfere with the vehicle body. 

Fig. 63: Identifying No.4 Engine Mount Bracket 
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1. Install the right rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the right shock absorber shown in the figure.  

2. Install the left rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the left shock absorber (Identical position to the 

right side). 

Fig. 64: View Of Right Rear Shaft Of SST 
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3. Install the left/right front shaft of the SST with front foot No.2 to the bolt shown in the figure.  

4. Adjust the positions of the SST side bars so that they are the same height (left and right) and 

horizontal.  

5. Make sure each joint is securely tightened. 

Fig. 65: View Of Left/Right Front Shaft Of SST 
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2. Support the engine using the SSTs. 

3. Remove the No.4 engine mount bracket. 

Fig. 66: Removing No.4 Engine Mount Bracket 
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TRANSAXLE REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Support the transaxle on a jack.  

2. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.  

3. Remove the transaxle. 

Fig. 67: Supporting Transaxle On Jack 
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TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it.  

2. Rotate the drive plate so that the logo mark faces upward. 

NOTE:

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The SST (49 E017 5A0) can be used in place of the SST (49 C017 
5A0).  

 

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