Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 95

Substitution SST 

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Outer diameter: 27 mm {1.06 in} or more 

Inner diameter: 15-18 mm {0.60-0.70 in} 

6. Install the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)  

7. Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)  

8. Connect the negative battery cable. 

Fig. 55: Tapping Oil Seal 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-
EL] 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the following parts. 

1. Battery and battery tray (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

2. Air cleaner component (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)  

3. Engine cover  

4. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

6. Cowl panel (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

7. Front wheel  

8. Splash shield  

9. Side cover  

10. Propeller shaft (transfer side) (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

 

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3. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL, 

AW6AX-EL].) 

4. Remove in the order shown in the figure.  

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

6. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT 

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)  

7. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-

EL].) 

LINE PRESSURE TEST REFERENCE 

WARNING:

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Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the 
jack and may cause serious injury.  

CAUTION:

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To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, 
remove the transaxle without tilting it toward the torque 
converter.  

Service item

Test item

Line pressure test Stall test Time lag test Time lag test

ATX replacement

X

 

 

 

ATX overhaul

X

X

X

X

Torque converter replacement

X

X

 

 

Oil pump replacement

X

 

 

 

Control valve body component

X

 

 

 

Clutch system replacement

X

 

X

X

X : Test to be performed after the service work

 

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Fig. 56: View Of Automatic Transaxle Components & Torque Specifications (1 Of 2) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

AWD 

 

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Fig. 57: View Of Automatic Transaxle Components & Torque Specifications (2 Of 2) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

TORQUE CONVERTER NUTS REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the cover as shown in the figure.  

2. Align the holes by turning the torque converter. 

Fig. 58: Identifying Fastener & Cover 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

3. Insert a flathead screwdriver through the converter housing service hole, and lock the drive plate. 

 

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