Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 520

1. Completely clean and remove any oil, dirt, sealant or other foreign material that may be adhering to the 

cylinder block and oil pan.  

2. When reusing the oil pan installation bolts, clean any old sealant from the bolts. 

Fig. 15: Removing Old Sealant 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

3. Apply silicone sealant (Loctite 5900) to the oil pan along the inside of the bolt holes as shown in the 

figure. 

Thickness  

A: Approx. 3.0 mm {0.12 in}  

B: 5.0-6.0 mm {0.20-0.23 in}  

C: 10.0 mm {0.39 in}  

4. Install the oil pan and the bolts to the cylinder block. 

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Using bolts with the old seal adhering could cause cracks in the 
cylinder block.  

 

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Fig. 16: Identifying Oil Pan Sealant Area 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

1. Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure. 

Tightening torque  

3.0 N.m {31 kgf.cm, 27 in.lbf}  

2. Loosen the bolts 180°. 

Fig. 17: Identifying Oil Pan Tighten Sequence 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

5. Using a straightedge, align the oil pan flush with the rear of the cylinder block at the two areas as shown. 

 

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Fig. 18: Aligning Oil Pan Flush With Rear Of Cylinder Block 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

6. Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure. 

Tightening torque  

Bolt A: 20-28 N.m {2.1-2.8 kgf.m, 15-20 ft.lbf}  

Bolt B: 8.5-11.5 N.m {87-117 kgf.cm, 76-101 in.lbf}  

Fig. 19: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tighten Sequence 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] 

WARNING:

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Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious 
injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.  

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Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause 
serious injures or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and 
eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety 
Procedure". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7] .)  

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Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in 
laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water 
immediately after working with engine oil.  

 

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1. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7].)  

2. Remove the engine and transaxle component. (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)  

3. Secure the engine and transaxle component using a hoist and the SST.  

4. Remove the dynamic chamber and throttle body as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

5. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

6. Remove the dipstick.  

7. Remove the power steering oil pump drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

[MZI-3.7] .)  

8. Remove the power steering oil pump. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

9. Remove the timing chain component. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .) 

Fig. 20: Lifting Engine With Engine Jack 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

10. Remove in the order indicated in the table.  

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

12. Start the engine and: 

NOTE:

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The following procedure "OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" is 
performed after the engine and transaxle component is removed from the 
vehicle.  

 

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