Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 102

8. Connect the solenoid connectors, VSS connector and the input/turbine speed sensor connector.

Fig. 105: Connecting Solenoid Connectors, VSS Connector & Input/Turbine Speed Sensor
Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

9. Connect the coupler component to the clamps.

10. Clean sealant and oil off the contact surface of the transaxle case with the control valve body cover and

the bolt holes.

11. Clean oil off the contact surface of the new control valve body cover with the transaxle case.

NOTE:



Completely remove sealant and oil with white gasoline or similar.

Fig. 106: Connecting Coupler Component To Clamps
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

NOTE:



Completely remove oil with white gasoline or similar.

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Fig. 107: Locating Transaxle Case & Bolt Holes
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12. Apply sealant to the new control valve body cover as shown in the figure.

13. Install the new control valve body cover with new seal bolts.

Tightening torque

9.8-15.7 N.m {100-160 kgf.cm, 87-138 in.lbf}

CAUTION:



Be careful that the coupler component will not become caught
between the control valve body cover and transaxle case.

Fig. 108: Applying Sealant To Control Valve Body Cover
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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14. Install the oil pipe. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

15. Install the oil cooler. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

16. Install the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

17. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

18. Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)

Fig. 109: Locating Control Valve Body Cover With Seal Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

19. Connect the negative battery cable.

20. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-

EL].)

OIL SEAL (OIL PUMP) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

1. Remove the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-

EL, AW6AX-EL].)

2. Remove the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-

EL, AW6AX-EL].)

CAUTION:



The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the torque
converter splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.



Do not drop the torque converter.



Do not pinch fingers.

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3. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, remove the oil seal from the oil pump body.

Fig. 110: Removing Oil Seal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

4. Using the SST and a hammer, install the oil seal to the oil pump body.

Substitution SST



49U027 003

Outer diameter: 67 mm {2.64 in} or more

Inner diameter: 54-61 mm {2.13-2.40 in}

Plate thickness: 2 mm {0.08 in} or more

5. Coat the lip of the oil seal with grease.

6. Install the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-

EL, AW6AX-EL].)

7. Install the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL,

AW6AX-EL].)

CAUTION:



Do not to damage the bushing on the oil pump body.

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