Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 47

Fig. 39: Identifying Brake Band Anchor Bolt 
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39. Remove B1 the brake band. 

Fig. 40: Identifying B1 Brake Band 
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40. Inspect the lining of the brake band. 

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If the lining is flaking or has changed color, or if it is worn or the print mark is wearing away, 
replace with a new brake band and C3 clutch. 

When replacing, inspect the contact surfaces between the C3 clutch drum and B1 brake band. If 
they are scratched or have changed color, replace with new parts. 

NOTE:

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Before replacing with a new B1 brake band, soak it at least 2 h in 
ATF. 

 

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41. Remove the snap ring using snap ring pliers. 

42. Remove the brake piston cover, B1 brake piston and the piston return spring. 

Fig. 41: Inspecting Print Mark Of Brake Band 
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CAUTION:

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The brake piston cover will fly off due to the force of the piston 
return spring.  

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Do not drop the brake piston cover.  

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Do not drop the B1 brake piston. 

Fig. 42: Removing Snap Ring 
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Fig. 43: Identifying Brake Piston Cover, B1 Brake Piston And Piston Return Spring 
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43. Remove the thrust bearing, bearing race and the C1 clutch component. 

44. Remove the thrust bearing, bearing race and the sun gear input drum. 

NOTE:

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In some cases, the C1 clutch component may be detached with the 
thrust bearing attached. 

Fig. 44: Identifying Thrust Bearing, Bearing Race And C1 Clutch 
Component 
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Fig. 45: Identifying Thrust Bearing, Bearing Race And Sun Gear Input Drum 
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45. Remove the detent spring cover and detent spring. 

46. Remove the pawl return spring and the parking pawl shaft. 

47. Remove the torsion spring and the spring guide sleeve. 

CAUTION:



Be careful not to apply too much force to the pawl return spring. 

Fig. 46: Identifying Detent Spring Bolt 
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CAUTION:



Be careful not to apply too much force to the torsion spring. 

Fig. 47: Identifying Pawl Return Spring And Parking Pawl Shaft
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