Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 152

Fig. 20: Jacking Up Rear Drive Shaft
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

WARNING:

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The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however,
if the rear differential is in a tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism
could become inoperative. If the rear differential unexpectedly
rotates it could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the rear
differential in a tilted condition. When turning the rear differential,
grasp the rotation handle firmly.

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Fig. 21: View Of Rear Differential Components
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REAR COVER DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Install the SSTs to the engine stand.

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Fig. 22: Identifying SSTs To Engine Stand
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2. Install the rear differential to the SSTs.

3. Remove the rear cover using an oil seal cutter.

Fig. 23: Identifying SST
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BEARING CAP DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Place alignment marks on the bearing cap and carrier.

Fig. 24: Identifying Alignment Marks On Bearing Cap & Carrier
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Remove the rear differential component using the SSTs.

2. Mark or otherwise distinguish between the removed left and right adjusting shims, spacers and side

bearing outer races so that they are not mixed up at the time of reassembly.

Fig. 25: Removing Rear Differential Component
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LOCKNUT DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Remove the locknut using the SSTs.

Fig. 26: Removing Locknut
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DRIVE PINION DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Remove the drive pinion by lightly tapping with a copper hammer.

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