Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 545

Fig. 17: Identifying Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly Order 
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TIE-ROD END DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

 

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1. Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation. 

Fig. 18: Identifying Tie-rod End Alignment Marks 
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LOCK WASHER, TIE ROD DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Unclamp the washer.  

2. Lock the steering rack end against rotation with a wrench and remove the tie rod.  

3. Remove the lock washer. 

Fig. 19: Removing Tie Rod 
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HOLDER, OIL SEAL (HOLDER SIDE) DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the holder from the gear housing using the SST.

 

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Fig. 20: Removing Holder From Gear Housing Using SST 
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2. Remove the oil seal from the holder using the SST and a press. 

Fig. 21: Removing Oil Seal From Holder Using SST & Press 
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ADJUSTING COVER DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Install two nuts to the bolt across a flat 24 mm {0.94 in} and tighten them using a wrench.  

2. Disassemble the adjusting cover with the bolt and nuts created in Step 1. 

Fig. 22: Installing Nuts To Bolt Across Flat

 

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OIL SEAL (GEAR HOUSING SIDE), INNER GUIDE DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Set the SSTs as shown.  

2. Insert the SSTs from the valve housing side.  

3. Remove the oil seal (gear housing side) and inner guide using a press. 

Fig. 23: Removing Oil Seal (Gear Housing Side) And Inner Guide Using Press 
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MOUNTING RUBBER DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Press the mounting rubber out from the gear housing using the SSTs and a press. 

Substitution SST  



49B032 317 

Outer diameter: 17.5-23 mm {0.7-0.9 in}  

Length: 35 mm {1.4 in} or more  



49T028 301 

Outer diameter: 39-40 mm {1.54-1.57 in}  

Inner diameter: 36-38 mm {1.42-1.49 in}  

Length: 35 mm {1.4 in} or more

 

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