Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 361

1. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7] .)

2. Remove the engine and transaxle component. (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7].)

3. Secure the engine and transaxle component using a hoist and the SST.

Fig. 39: Identifying Engine & Transaxle Component With SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

4. Remove the dynamic chamber and throttle body as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

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

6. Remove the dipstick.

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

[MZI-3.7].)

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

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

9. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

11. 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].)

performed after the engine and transaxle component is removed from the
vehicle. (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

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4. Engine accessories operation.

12. Perform a road test.

Fig. 40: Identifying Engine Components With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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CRANKSHAFT PULLEY LOCK BOLT REMOVAL NOTE

1. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

2. Set a flathead screwdriver to the drive plate in the position indicated in the figure to lock the crankshaft

rotation.

3. Remove the crankshaft pulley lock bolt and washer.

Fig. 41: Locking Crankshaft Rotation
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL NOTE

1. Remove the washer from the crankshaft pulley lock bolt, install a suitable spacer (thickness: approx. 14

mm {0.55 in} , diameter: approx. 30 mm {1.18 in} ), (similar to front shock absorber lower nut) to the
crankshaft pulley lock bolt, and install the crankshaft pulley lock bolt to the crankshaft.

Fig. 42: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt & Spacer
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

2. Remove the crankshaft pulley using the SST.

3. Remove the crankshaft pulley lock bolt and spacer.

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Fig. 43: Removing Crankshaft Pulley With SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

FRONT OIL SEAL REMOVAL NOTE

1. Remove the front oil seal using a flathead screwdriver as shown.

Fig. 44: Removing Front Oil Seal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL NOTE

1. Remove the cylinder head cover bolts in the order shown.

RH

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