Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 72

Fig. 219: Compressing Seal Rings 
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4. Install the transaxle case plate No.3. 

Tightening torque  

3.9 - 6.9 N.m {40 - 70 kgf.cm, 26 - 60 in.lbf}  

Fig. 220: Identifying Transaxle Case Plate No.3 Bolt 
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5. Install the transaxle case plate No.2. 

Tightening torque  

3.9 - 6.9 N.m {40 - 70 kgf.cm, 26 - 60 in.lbf}

 

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Fig. 221: Identifying Transaxle Case Plate No.2 Bolt 
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6. Apply ATF or grease to the thrust bearing and install it to the C2 clutch component.  

7. Apply ATF to the seal ring and rubbing surface of the C2 clutch component where the bushing is fit. 

Fig. 222: Identifying Seal Ring And Rubbing Surface Of C2 Clutch Component 
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8. Install the C2 clutch component to the transaxle case. 

CAUTION:



Do not damage the seal ring. 

 

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Fig. 223: Identifying C2 Clutch Component To Transaxle Case
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9. Apply ATF to the driven plates, drive plates and retaining plates. 

10. Install driven plates, drive plates and the retaining plate in the following order to the transaxle case as 

shown in the figure. 

Six drive plates type  



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

Seven drive plates type  



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

Fig. 224: Identifying Driven Plates, Drive Plates And Retaining Plate 
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NOTE:



Replace with new drive plates after soaking them at least 2 h in ATF. 

CAUTION:



Inspect the number and order of the retaining plates, drive and 
driven plates.  

 

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Fig. 225: Inspecting Number And Order Of Retaining Plates, Drive And Driven Plates 
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11. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the snap ring in the groove. 

Fig. 226: Installing Snap Ring In Groove 
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12. Apply ATF to the thrust bearing and the bearing races and install them to the transaxle case. 

CAUTION:



Align the opening of the snap ring with the position as shown in 
the figure.  

NOTE:



Align the spline of the C2 clutch drive plates and B2 brake drive 
plates before installing the rear planetary gear component.  

 

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