Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 153

Fig. 27: Removing Drive Pinion 
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BEARING INNER RACE (REAR BEARING) DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the bearing inner races (rear bearing) using the SST and a press. 

Fig. 28: Removing Bearing Inner Races 
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BEARING OUTER RACE DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the bearing outer races using the 2 grooves in the carrier and alternately tapping the sides of the 

races with a brass bar. 

 

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Fig. 29: Removing Bearing Outer Races
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RING GEAR DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Secure the gear case in a vice and remove the bolts.  

2. Lightly tap around the ring gear using a plastic hammer to remove the ring gear from the gear case. 

Fig. 30: Identifying Gear Case Bolts 
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SIDE BEARING INNER RACE DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the side bearing inner races from the gear case using the SST and a press. 

Fig. 31: Removing Side Bearing Inner Races From Gear Case 
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY 

NOTE:

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Mark or otherwise distinguish between the left and right side bearings so 
that they are not mixed up at the time of reassembly.  

WARNING:



The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however, 
if the rear differential is in a tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism 

 

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1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table. 

could become inoperative. If the rear differential unexpectedly 
rotates it could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the rear 
differential in a tilted condition. When turning the rear differential, 
grasp the rotation handle firmly.  

NOTE:



Clean away the old sealant before applying the new sealant.  



Install the rear cover within 10 minutes after applying sealant.  



Allow the sealant to set at least 30 minutes after installation before filling 
the differential with the specified oil.  

 

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Fig. 32: View Of Rear Differential Components & Torque Specifications 
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SIDE BEARING INNER RACE ASSEMBLY NOTE 

CAUTION:



Do not mix up the left and right side bearing inner races.

 

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