Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 49

Fig. 57: Identifying O-Rings Of Oil Cooler Outlet Tube 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

58. Using a flathead screwdriver and a hammer, pry back the crimp on the lockwashers. 

59. Remove the lockwashers, washers and the counter drive gear. 

CAUTION:



If the lockwasher crimp is not completely pried back, the tool 
cannot fit over the bolt properly and the bolt cannot be 
loosened. 

Fig. 58: Prying Back Crimp On Lockwashers 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

CAUTION:



Do not damage the VSS wiring harness.  

 

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60. Remove the VSS and spacer from the counter drive gear. 

Fig. 60: Identifying VSS And Spacer 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

61. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the snap ring. 



Do not pull hard on the VSS wiring harness.  



Do not damage the VSS. 

Fig. 59: Identifying Bolts Of Counter Drive Gear Plate
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

CAUTION:



Do not drop the sun gear. 

 

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62. Remove the rear planetary gear component and the one-way clutch. 

63. Remove the thrust bearing and the bearing races. 

Fig. 61: Removing Snap Ring 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

NOTE:



In some cases, the sun gear may be detached with the bearing race 
attached.  

NOTE:



Remove the sun gear in the center while holding it.  



The thrust washer of the rear planetary gear on the rear side might 
remain on the transaxle case side when removing the rear planetary 
gear component. 

Fig. 62: Removing Rear Planetary Gear Component And One-Way 
Clutch 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

 

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Fig. 63: Identifying Thrust Bearing And Bearing Races 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

64. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the snap ring. 

Fig. 64: Removing Snap Ring 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

65. Remove the retaining plates, drive and driven plates. 

NOTE:



Inspect the number of drive plates and driven plates. 

Fig. 65: Identifying Retaining Plates, Drive And Driven Plates
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

 

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