Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 76

Fig. 252: Inspecting C3 Clutch Component 
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47. Install the B1 brake band to the transaxle case. 

Fig. 253: Identifying B1 Brake Band Of Transaxle Case 
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48. Install the brake band anchor bolt to the transaxle case. 

Tightening torque 133.3 - 199.9 N.m {13.6 - 20.3 kgf.m, 98.3 - 147.4 ft.lbf}  

Fig. 254: Identifying Brake Band Anchor Bolt 
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49. Install the piston return spring, B1 brake piston and the brake piston cover to the transaxle case. 

Fig. 255: Identifying Piston Return Spring, B1 Brake Piston And Brake Piston Cover 
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50. Using the SST, press the brake piston cover into the position where the snap ring groove is visible.  

51. Apply ATF to the oil seal. 

Fig. 256: Pressing Brake Piston Cover Into Position 
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52. Install the oil strainer and the oil seal to the oil pump component.  

53. Apply ATF to each rubbing surface of the oil pump component. 

CAUTION:

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Do not drop the thrust washer. 

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Do not damage the oil seal.  

 

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Fig. 257: Identifying Oil Strainer And Oil Seal 
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54. Install the oil pump component to the transaxle case. 

Tightening torque 19.6 - 29.4 N.m {2.0 - 2.9 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.6 ft.lbf}  

Bolt length (measured from below the head)  

A. A: 22 mm {0.866 in}  

B. B: 35 mm {1.378 in} 

Fig. 258: Identifying Oil Pump Component Bolts 
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55. Verify that the input shaft turns smoothly. 

 

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Fig. 259: Inspecting Input Shaft Turns Smoothly 
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56. Using a dial indicator, measure the input shaft end play. 

Input shaft end play 0.349 - 1.081 mm {0.01374 - 0.04255 in}  

Fig. 260: Measuring Input Shaft End Play 
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57. Put a mark on the piston rod at the point where it intersects with the case. 

Fig. 261: Identifying Mark On Piston Rod 
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