Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 165

Fig. 8: Identifying Outer Diameter Clip 
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION NOTE 

Left side 

1. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.  

2. Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.  

3. Push the drive shaft into the transaxle.  

4. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held 

by the clip.  

Right side 

1. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub. 

CAUTION:



The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. 
Be careful when installing the drive shaft to the transaxle.  



The oil seals are damaged easily if this procedure is not done 
correctly. 

Fig. 9: Identifying Front Drive Shaft Installation Position 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

 

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2. Insert the drive shaft into the joint shaft.  

3. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held 

by the clip.  

LOCKNUT INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Install a new locknut and stake it as shown. 

Fig. 10: Tapping Locknut 
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.  

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. 

 

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Fig. 11: Identifying Front Drive Shaft Components 
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BOOT BAND (WHEEL SIDE) DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the boot clamp with end clamp pliers as shown and discard the clamp. 

NOTE:



The boot band does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced. 

 

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Fig. 12: Removing Boot Clamp With Clamp Pliers
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BOOT BAND (TRANSAXLE SIDE) DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Pry up the locking clips using a screwdriver.  

2. Pull back the end of the band. 

Fig. 13: Prying Locking Clips 
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OUTER RING DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Mark the outer ring and the shaft for proper assembly. 

Fig. 14: Aligning Mark Outer Ring And Shaft 
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2. Remove the clip.  

3. Remove the outer ring. 

 

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