Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 99

CONVERTER HOUSING SIDE (AWD) 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL, 

AW6AX-EL].)  

3. Remove the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-

EL, AW6AX-EL].)  

4. Remove the converter housing from the transaxle case. (See Automatic Transaxle Workshop Manual 

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].) 

5. Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver. 

6. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal so that the specified oil seal position is obtained. 

Substitution SST 

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49L033 101 

Outer diameter: 73-76.3 mm {2.88-3.00 in} 

Inner diameter: 69 mm {2.72 in} or more 

Plate thickness: 2 mm {0.08 in} or more 

Length: 20 mm {0.79 in} or more 

7. Install the converter housing to the transaxle case. (See Automatic Transaxle Workshop Manual [AW6A-

EL, AW6AX-EL].)  

CAUTION:



Do not damage the transaxle case.

CAUTION:



Do not damage the oil seal. 

Fig. 83: Removing Oil Seal 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

 

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8. Install the transaxle (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, 

AW6AX-EL].)  

9. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT 

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)  

10. Connect the negative cable.  

11. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-

EL].) 

Fig. 84: Tapping Oil Seal 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR O-RING REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL] 

1. Remove the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD] .) 

(See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

2. Remove and discard the O-ring using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver. 

3. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it to the differential case.  

4. Install the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD] .) 

(See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

CAUTION:



The O-ring is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft 
splines. Do not let the splines contact the O-ring.  

CAUTION:



Do not damage the differential case.

CAUTION:



Do not damage the O-ring.  



Do not damage the differential case.

 

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Fig. 85: Removing O-ring 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

ON-VEHICLE REMOVAL 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

[MZI-3.7] .)  

3. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL, 

AW6AX-EL].)  

4. Remove the oil cooler.  

5. Remove the oil pipe. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].) 

WARNING:

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Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, 
causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses whenever 
using compressed air.  

CAUTION:



Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or 
cleaning solvents before removal.  



If any old sealant gets into the transaxle during installation of the 
control valve body cover, trouble may occur in the transaxle case 
and control valve body cover. Clean with cleaning fluid.  

 

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Fig. 86: Identifying Oil Cooler & Oil Pipe 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

6. Remove the control valve body cover installation bolt. 

7. Using a plastic hammer, tap the control valve body cover to remove it. 

CAUTION:

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



Do not deform the control valve body cover. 

Fig. 87: Locating Control Valve Body Cover Bolt 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

CAUTION:



Be careful not to damage the solenoid valves and connectors.  



Do not pull the wiring harnesses when removing the connector.

NOTE:



Disconnect the solenoid connector according to the following 
procedure: 

 

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