Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 167

1. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST.

Clearance A 2.9 mm {0.11 in}

Fig. 22: Adjusting Clearance
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2. Crimp the wheel side small boot band using the SST. Verify that clearance B is within the specification.

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If clearance B is more than the specification, reduce clearance A of the SST and crimp the boot
again.

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If clearance B is less than the specification, replace the boot band, increase clearance A of the SST,
and crimp the new boot.

Clearance B 2.4-2.8 mm {0.095-0.110 in}

Fig. 23: Crimping Wheel Boot Band
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

3. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the boot band installation area.

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If it does, replace the boot band and repeat Steps 2 and 3.

4. Fill the boot with the repair kit grease.

5. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST.

Clearance A 3.2 mm {0.13 in}

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6. Crimp the wheel side big boot band using the SST.

7. Verify that clearance B is within the specification.

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If clearance B is more than the specification, reduce clearance A of the SST and crimp the boot
again.

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If clearance B is less than the specification, replace the boot band, increase clearance A of the SST
and crimp the new boot.

Clearance B 2.4-2.8 mm {0.095-0.110 in}

8. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the boot band installation area.

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If it does, replace the boot band and repeat Steps 7 and 8.

JOINT SHAFT PRE-INSPECTION

1. Verify that the joint shaft is not twisted or cracked.

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Replace it as necessary.

2. Turn the joint shaft by hand and verify that the bearing rotates smoothly and freely.

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Replace it as necessary.

Fig. 24: Turning Joint Shaft
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JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD]

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1. Remove the side cover.

2. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig. 25: Identifying Joint Shaft Components (2WD) & Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL NOTE

1. Separate the right side drive shaft from the joint shaft by using the SSTs.

CAUTION:

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Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the
harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following
procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it
to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by
mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.

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2. Remove the bolts.

3. Pull the joint shaft straight out.

CLIP INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Install a new clip onto the joint shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip

does not exceed the specification on installation.

2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat Step 1 using a new

clip.

Clip outer diameter specification 34.0 mm {1.34 in} max.

Fig. 27: Identifying Clip Outer Diameter
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD]

CAUTION:

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The sharp edges of the joint shaft can slice or puncture the oil
seal. Be careful when removing the joint shaft from the
transaxle.

Fig. 26: Separating Right Side Drive Shaft
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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