Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 519

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

7. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

8. Remove the dipstick.

9. Remove the power steering oil pump drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

[MZI-3.7] .)

10. Remove the power steering oil pump. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

11. Remove the exhaust manifold (RH). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)

12. Remove the transfer bracket. (AWD) (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

13. Install the engine to the SST (engine stand). (See ENGINE MOUNTING/DISMOUNTING.)

14. Remove the engine front cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

15. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

16. Install in the reverse order of removal.

17. Start the engine and:

1. Inspect the runout and contact on the pulley and belt.

2. Inspect for engine oil, engine coolant, ATF, power steering fluid and fuel leakage.

3. Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (See ENGINE TUNE-UP [MZI-3.7] .)

4. Engine accessories operation.

18. Perform a road test.

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Fig. 8: Identifying Oil Pan, Oil Stainer, Bolts & Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

ENGINE MOUNTING/DISMOUNTING

Mounting

1. Remove the WU-TWC (RH) bracket. (AWD)

Fig. 9: Identifying WU-TWC (RH) Bracket & Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

2. Install the SSTs (arms) to the cylinder block four holes are shown in time figure, and hand-tighten the

bolts (M10 X 1.5T length 90 mm {3.55 in}).

Fig. 10: Identifying Cylinder Block Four Holes With SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

3. Assemble the SSTs (bolts, nuts, and plate) to the specified positions as shown in the figure.

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Fig. 11: Identifying Bolts, Nuts, And Plate With SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

4. Assemble the SST (bolts, nuts, and plate) set in Step 3 to the SST (arms) set in Step 2.

5. Adjust the SSTs (bolts) so that approx. 20 mm {0.79 in} of thread is exposed from the side of the SST

(plate).

6. Make the SSTs (arms and plate) parallel by adjusting the SSTs (bolts and nuts).

7. Tighten the SSTs (bolts and nuts) to affix the SSTs firmly.

Fig. 12: Identifying Engine With SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

8. Mount the engine on the SST (engine stand).

WARNING:



Self-locking brake system of the engine stand may not be
effective when the engine is held in an unbalanced position.
This could lead to sudden, rapid movement of the engine and
mounting stand handle and cause serious injury. Never keep
the engine in an unbalanced position, and always hold the
rotating handle firmly when turning the engine.

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Dismounting

1. Dismount in the reverse order of mounting.

OIL PAN REMOVAL NOTE

1. Install two of the oil pan bolts temporarily into the two threaded holes in the oil pan.

2. Alternately tighten the two bolts one turn at a time until the oil pan-to-cylinder block seal is released.

3. Remove the oil pan.

Fig. 14: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

OIL PAN INSTALLATION NOTE

Fig. 13: Identifying Engine Mount With SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CAUTION:



Apply silicon sealant in a single, unbroken line around the whole
perimeter.



The oil pan and bolts must be installed and the oil pan aligned to the
cylinder block within 5 min of sealant application. Final tightening of
the oil pan bolts must be carried out within 60 min of sealant
application.

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