Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 374

2. Secure the engine, transaxle, and crossmember component using a hoist. 

Fig. 132: Lifting Engine & Transaxle With Engine Jack 
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ENGINE & TRANSAXLE REMOVAL NOTE 

ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Tighten the No.3 engine mount stud bolts. 

Tightening torque: 15.7-23.5 N.m {1.61-2.39 kgf.m, 11.6-17.3 ft.lbf}

CAUTION:

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Remove the engine and transaxle carefully, holding it steady. If 
the transaxle falls it could be damaged or cause injury.  

NOTE:

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When lowering the engine, slightly move it to the left side of the vehicle to 
set the A/C compressor out of the way. 

Fig. 133: Setting A/C Compressor 
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Fig. 134: Identifying No.3 Engine Mount Stud Bolts 
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2. Secure the engine and the transaxle using an engine jack and attachment as shown. 

Fig. 135: Lifting Engine & Transaxle With Engine Jack 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

3. Temporarily tighten the No.3 engine mount bolts and nuts in the order shown in the figure.  

4. Temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket in two passes. 

Fig. 136: Identifying No.3 Engine Mount Bolts & Nuts 
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1. Temporarily tighten the No.4 engine mount bracket in the order shown in the figure until the flange 

 

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surface does not adhere. 

Fig. 137: Identifying No.4 Engine Mount Bracket 
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2. Temporarily tighten the No.4 engine mount bracket in the order shown in the figure until the flange 

surface firmly adheres. 

Fig. 138: Identifying No.4 Engine Mount Bracket 
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5. Install the No.1 engine mount, No.1 engine mount bracket and the front crossmember as a single unit. 

(See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

Fig. 139: Identifying No.1 Engine Mount

 

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6. Tighten the bolts on the No.1 engine mounting bracket in the order of A, B. 

Tightening torque: 93.1-116.6 N.m {9.50-11.8 kgf.m, 68.7-85.9 ft.lbf}  

Fig. 140: Identifying Bolts On No.1 Engine Mounting Bracket 
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7. Teighten the No.1 engine mount bolt C at the specified torque. 

Tightening torque: 93.1-116.6 N.m {9.50-11.8 kgf.m, 68.7-85.9 ft.lbf}  

8. Install the intermediate shaft installation bolt, and disconnect the steering shaft. (See STEERING 

WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

Fig. 141: Identifying No.1 Engine Mount Bolt 
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9. Install the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

10. Install the front under cover A and front under cover B. (See FRONT UNDER COVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

11. Temporarily tighten the No.3 engine mount bolt and nuts in the order shown in the figure. 

 

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