Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 61

Outer diameter: 70-76 mm {2.76-2.99 in}

Inner diameter: 68.2 mm {2.69 in} or more

Plate thickness: 1 mm {0.04 in} or more

Fig. 150: Installing Tapered Roller Bearing To Center Support
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

2. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the hole snap ring to the counter drive gear.

Fig. 151: Installing Hole Snap Ring To Counter Drive Gear
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

3. Using the old bearing race and the steel plate as shown in the figure, install the new bearing race outer to

the counter drive gear.

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Fig. 152: Installing Bearing Race Outer To Counter Drive Gear
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4. Using the old bearing race and the steel plate as shown in the figure, install the new bearing race inner to

the counter drive gear.

5. Using the SST and a press, install the counter drive gear with the tapered roller bearing.

CAUTION:



Do not press fit the bearing too deeply.



Verify that the bearing is press fit to allow the installation of the
nut.

Fig. 153: Installing Bearing Race Inner To Counter Drive Gear
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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Substitution SST

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49 W027 001

Outer diameter: 70-81 mm {2.76-3.18 in}

Plate thickness: 1 mm {0.04 in} or more

6. Install the washer and nut.

Fig. 155: Identifying Washer And Nut
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

7. Using the SST , tighten the nut.

8. Using a spring balance, measure the starting and rotating torque of the counter drive gear.

NOTE:



Verify that the claw of the washer is fit into the groove on the center
support.



Verify that the nut is installed in the correct direction.

Fig. 154: Installing Counter Drive Gear With Tapered Roller Bearing
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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Fig. 156: Measuring Starting And Rotating Torque Of Counter Drive Gear
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COUNTER DRIVE GEAR STARTING AND ROTATING TORQUE



Adjust the starting and rotating torque by tightening the nut.



If the starting and rotating torque does not fall within the specification, loosen the nut and retighten
the nut to adjust torque.

9. Using a flathead screwdriver and hammer, crimp down the washer.

Fig. 157: Crimping Down Washer
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

10. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the hole snap ring to the counter drive gear.

11. Install the rear planetary ring gear flange to the rear planetary ring gear.

N.m {kgf.cm, in.lbf}

Bearing

Starting torque

Rotating torque

New

0.40 - 0.50 {4.08 - 5.09, 3.55 - 4.41} 0.40 - 0.48 {4.08 - 4.89, 3.55 - 4.24}

Reused 0.20 - 0.25 {2.04 - 2.54, 1.77 - 2.20} 0.20 - 0.24 {2.04 - 2.44, 1.77 - 2.11}

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