Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 58

2. Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the piston return spring. 

C1 clutch return spring free length Standard: 17.01 mm {0.6697 in}  

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If it is less than the specification, replace the piston return spring with a new one. 

Fig. 129: Measuring Free Length Of Piston Return Spring 
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C1 CLUTCH COMPONENT ASSEMBLY 

Components 

Fig. 128: Inspecting Lining Of All Drive Plates 
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Fig. 130: Identifying C1 Clutch Assembly Components 
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Assembly Procedure 

1. Apply ATF to the new O-rings and the C1 clutch drum.  

2. Install the O-rings to the C1 clutch drum. 

 

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Fig. 131: Identifying O-Rings Of C1 Clutch Drum 
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3. Apply ATF to the sliding surface of the forward clutch piston. 

4. Install the C1 clutch piston to the C1 clutch drum. 

Fig. 132: Identifying C1 Clutch Piston Of C1 Clutch Drum 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

5. Apply ATF to the seal on the clutch balancer. 

6. Install the retainer, return spring and the clutch balancer to the C1 clutch drum. 

CAUTION:

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Do not damage the seal on the piston and O-ring. 

CAUTION:

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Do not damage the seal on the clutch balancer. 

 

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Fig. 133: Identifying Retainer, Return Spring And Clutch Balancer 
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7. Place the SST on the clutch balancer and compress the return spring component with a press. 

Fig. 134: Placing SST On Clutch Balancer 
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8. Install the snap ring in the groove using snap ring pliers.  

9. Install the driven plates, drive plates and the retaining plate in the following order to the C1 clutch drum 

as shown in the figure. 

Six drive plates type  

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Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- 
Retaining  

Seven drive plates type  

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Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive-

CAUTION:

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When installing the snap ring, set the end gap of the snap ring 
as shown in the figure.  

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Do not expand the snap ring too much.  

 

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