Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 151

Fig. 12: Identifying Rear Differential Components & Torque Specifications 
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LOCKNUT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.  

2. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.  

3. Loosen the locknut.  

4. Temporarily tighten the locknut. 

CAUTION:



Do not remove the locknut when lowering the rear differential. 
Otherwise, the rear drive shaft could fall and cause injury, or 
damage the part. 

 

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REAR DIFFERENTIAL COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Detach clips as shown in the figure. 

Fig. 14: Locating Clips 
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2. Position the SST on the driveshaft and secure the SST with tape as shown in the figure. 

Fig. 13: Loosening Locknut 
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CAUTION:



Always secure the SST using tape because the SST may fall off 
during the operation and cause injury. 

 

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3. Disconnect the rear drive shaft from the rear differential side using the SST and two bars. 

Fig. 16: Disconnecting Rear Drive Shaft From Rear Differential Side 
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4. Support the rear differential using a jack. 

Fig. 15: Securing SST With Tape 
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CAUTION:



When lowering the rear differential, be careful not to damage the 
rear differential oil seal, rear drive shaft, and surrounding parts. 

Fig. 17: Supporting Rear Differential 

 

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5. Remove the rear drive shaft from the rear differential while lowering the rear differential gradually. 

Fig. 18: Removing Rear Drive Shaft From Rear Differential 
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6. Suspend the drive shaft using a cable. 

Fig. 19: Identifying Drive Shaft 
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Install the rear drive shaft to the rear differential while raising the rear differential gradually.  

2. Jack up the rear drive shaft until it is horizontal and engage the rear drive shaft (differential side) and rear 

differential by tapping the wheel side. 

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CAUTION:



When raising the rear differential, be careful not to damage the rear 
differential oil seal, rear drive shaft, and surrounding parts.  

 

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