Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 54

Fig. 97: Identifying C3 Clutch Assembly Components
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Assembly Procedure

1. Apply ATF to the new O-rings and the C3 clutch drum.

2. Install the O-rings to the C3 clutch drum.

3. Apply ATF to the sliding surface of the C3 clutch piston.

CAUTION:



Do not damage the seal on the piston and O-rings.

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4. Install the C3 clutch piston to the C3 clutch drum.

5. Apply ATF to the seal on the clutch balancer.

6. Install the retainer, return spring and the clutch balancer to the C3 clutch drum.

Fig. 98: Identifying O-Rings Of C3 Clutch Drum
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CAUTION:



Do not damage the seal on the clutch balancer.

Fig. 99: Identifying C3 Clutch Piston
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Fig. 100: Identifying Retainer, Return Spring And Clutch Balancer
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7. Place the SST on the clutch balancer and compress the piston return spring with a press.

Fig. 101: Placing SST On Clutch Balancer
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8. Install the snap ring in the groove using snap ring pliers.

9. Install the driven plates, drive plates and the retaining plate in the following order to the C3 clutch drum

as shown in the figure.



Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Retaining

CAUTION:



When installing the snap ring, set the end gap of the snap ring
as shown in the figure.



Do not expand the snap ring too much.

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Fig. 102: Identifying Drive Plates And Retaining Plate
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10. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the snap ring in the groove.

CAUTION:



Inspect the number and order of the retaining plate, drive and
driven plates.

Fig. 103: Inspecting Number And Order Of Retaining Plate, Drive
And Driven Plates
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CAUTION:



When installing the snap ring, set the end gap of the snap ring
as shown in the figure.

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