Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 169

Fig. 33: Pressing Bearing With SST 
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JOINT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY [AWD] 

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.  

Fig. 34: Identifying Joint Shaft Components (AWD) 
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JOINT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

 

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1. Remove the joint shaft using a press. 

Fig. 35: Pressing Joint Shaft 
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DUST SEAL (AXLE SIDE) DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the dust seal using a flathead screwdriver.  

DUST SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL SIDE) DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the dust seal using a flathead screwdriver.  

BEARING DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the bearing using a press and the SSTs. 

Substitution SST  



49B014 001  

Outer diameter: 47-55 mm {1.9-2.1 in} 



49W034 301  

Inner diameter: 67.5-72 mm {2.7-2.8 in} 

Inner depth: 30 mm {1.2 in} or more 

Plate thickness: 1 mm {0.04 in} or more

 

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Fig. 36: Pressing Bearing 
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JOINT SHAFT ASSEMBLY [2WD] 

1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table. 

Fig. 37: Identifying Joint Shaft Components (2WD) & Torque Specifications 
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BEARING ASSEMBLY NOTE 

 

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1. Install the new bearing using a press and the SST. 

Substitution SST  



49B025 004 

Outer diameter: 61 mm {2.4 in} or more 

Inner diameter: 46 mm {1.8 in} or more 

Plate thickness: 1 mm {0.04 in} or more 

Fig. 38: Pressing Bearing With SST 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

DUST SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL SIDE) ASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Apply grease to the new dust seal lip.  

2. Install the dust seal (differential side) using a press and the SSTs. 

Substitution SST  



49B025 004 

Outer diameter: 58-59.8 mm {2.2-2.3 in} or less 

Inner diameter: 53 mm {2.1 in} or more 

Inner depth: 7.5 mm {0.30 in} or more 



49W034 301 

Inner diameter: 67.5-72.0 mm {2.66-2.83 in} 

Inner depth: 8.5 mm {0.33 in} or more

 

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