Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 60

Fig. 140: Loosening Snap Ring 
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2. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the rear planetary ring gear.  

3. Remove the ring gear flange from the rear planetary ring gear. 

Fig. 141: Removing Snap Ring From Rear Planetary Ring Gear 
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4. Using a flathead screwdriver and hammer, pry back the crimps locking the washer. 

CAUTION:



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

 

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5. Using the SST , remove the nut and the washer. 

Fig. 143: Identifying SST 
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6. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the counter drive gear. 

Fig. 142: Prying Back Crimps Locking Washer 
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CAUTION:



Do not drop the tapered roller bearing. 

Fig. 144: Identifying Snap Ring Of Counter Drive Gear
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7. Using the SST , remove the counter drive gear and tapered roller bearing. 

Fig. 145: Identifying SST 
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8. Using a flathead screwdriver and hammer, remove the bearing race inner from the counter drive gear. 

Fig. 146: Removing Bearing Race Inner From Counter Drive Gear 
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9. Using a flathead screwdriver and hammer, remove the bearing race outer from the counter drive gear. 

Fig. 147: Removing Bearing Race Outer From Counter Drive Gear 
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10. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the counter drive gear. 

Fig. 148: Removing Snap Ring From Counter Drive Gear 
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Assembly Procedure 

1. Using the SST and a press, install the tapered roller bearing to the center support. 

Substitution SST  



49 L033 101 

NOTE:



The tapered roller bearing cannot be removed from the center 
support.  



The tapered roller bearing and center support must be replaced as a 
set. 

Fig. 149: Identifying Tapered Roller Bearing And Center Support 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

NOTE:



The tapered roller bearing and bearing race outer must be replaced as a 
set.  

 

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6

  

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