Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 400

Fig. 19: Identifying Front Cross Member Components & Torque Specifications 
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TIE-ROD END BALL JOINT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the tie-rod end ball joint locknut.  

2. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint using the SST.

 

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Fig. 20: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End Ball Joint 
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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE, FRONT STABILIZER, FRONT LOWER ARM AND FRONT 
CROSSMEMBER COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Support the crossmember component with a jack. 

Fig. 21: Supporting Crossmember Component With Jack 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

2. Disconnect the following parts. 

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Pressure hose eye connector  

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Return hose clamp (steering gear side)  

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Pressure hose bracket  

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Return hose clamp (tank side) 

WARNING:

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Removing the crossmember component is dangerous. The 
crossmember component could fall and cause serious injury or 
death. Verify that the jack securely supports the crossmember 
component.  

 

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Fig. 22: Identifying Pressure Hose Eye Connector & Return Hose Clamp 
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3. Disconnect the oil cooler bracket. 

Fig. 23: Identifying Oil Cooler Bracket 
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4. Remove the No.1 engine mounting bracket bolts.  

5. Lower the steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, front lower arm and front crossmember component 

slightly. 

 

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Fig. 24: Locating No.1 Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts 
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FRONT CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING RUBBER (FRONT) INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Install so that the smaller end of the outer diameter is pointing up. 

Fig. 25: Identifying Front Crossmember Mounting Rubber (Front) Installation 
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FRONT CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING RUBBER (REAR) INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Install so that the larger end of the outer diameter is pointing up. 

Fig. 26: Identifying Front Crossmember Mounting Rubber (Rear) Installation 
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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE, FRONT STABILIZER, FRONT LOWER ARM AND FRONT 
CROSSMEMBER COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE 

 

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