Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 77

58. Measure the stroke between the transaxle case and the mark on the piston rod when applying compressed 

air into the oil hole as shown in the figure. 

Air pressure 400 kPa {4.1 kgf/cm

2

 , 58 psi} 

 

B1 brake piston stroke 5.50 - 6.00 mm {0.217 - 0.236 in}  



If not within the specification, select an appropriate piston rod. 

Fig. 262: Measuring Stroke Between Transaxle Case And Mark On Piston Rod 
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PISTON ROD SIZE 

Identification mark Length (mm {in})

-

102.80 {4.0473}

1

103.05 {4.0571}

2

103.30 {4.0669}

3

103.55 {4.0768}

4

103.80 {4.0866}

5

104.05 {4.0965}

6

104.30 {4.1063}

7

104.55 {4.1161}

8

104.80 {4.1260}

9

105.05 {4.1358}

10

105.30 {4.1457}

CAUTION:



Do not damage the differential gear lube apply tube. 

 

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Fig. 263: Identifying Differential Gear Lube Apply Tube Mark 
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59. Install the differential gear lube apply tube to the converter housing. 

Fig. 264: Identifying Differential Gear Lube Apply Tube 
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60. Install the magnets to the oil reservoir lock plate. 

Fig. 265: Identifying Magnets Of Oil Reservoir Lock Plate 
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CAUTION:



Do not damage the oil reservoir lock plate. 

 

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61. Install the oil reservoir lock plate and the tube clamp to the converter housing. 

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

Fig. 266: Identifying Oil Reservoir Lock Plate And Tube Clamp Bolt 
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62. Apply ATF to the new gaskets.  

63. Install the gaskets to the transaxle case as shown in the figure. 

Fig. 267: Locating Gaskets Of Transaxle Case 
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64. Apply ATF to the new transaxle case gaskets.  

65. Install the transaxle case gaskets to the transaxle case as shown in the figure. 

66. Remove any packing material and be careful not to get oil on the contact surface of the transaxle case and 

the converter housing.  

67. Clean the contact surface of the transaxle case and the converter housing and the bolt holes. 

CAUTION:



Verify to install the transaxle case gasket as shown in the 
figure.  

 

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Fig. 268: Locating Transaxle Case Gaskets 
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68. Apply ATF to a O-ring of the oil pump.  

69. Apply sealant to the converter housing as shown in the figure. 

Fig. 269: Identifying Sealant On Converter Housing 
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70. Install the converter housing to the transaxle case. 

NOTE:



Completely remove sealant and oil with white gasoline or equivalent. 

NOTE:



Spread sealant over the contact surface.  



Do not apply sealant to the transaxle case. 

CAUTION:



Do not damage the O-ring on the oil pump component. 



Do not damage the housing oil seal.  

NOTE:



Tap all around the contact surface with a plastic hammer during 
installation.  

 

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