Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 67

Fig. 191: Identifying Thrust Bearing Of Intermediate Shaft
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13. Install the intermediate shaft on the transaxle case and set a dial indicator as shown in the figure.

14. Apply compressed air as shown in the figure and measure the C2 clutch piston stroke.

Air pressure

400 kPa {4.1 kgfcm

2

, 58 psi}

C2 clutch piston stroke

0.45 - 0.65 mm {0.0178 - 0.0255 in}



If not within the specification, select an appropriate retaining plate.

Fig. 192: Measuring C2 Clutch Piston Stroke
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RETAINING PLATE SIZE

Identification mark

Thickness (mm {in})

1

2.5 {0.0984}

2

2.6 {0.102}

3

2.7 {0.106}

4

2.8 {0.110}

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TRANSAXLE CASE AND B2 BRAKE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in Fig. 193.

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

A

2.85 {0.112}

5

2.9 {0.114}

B

2.95 {0.116}

6

3.0 {0.118}

C

3.05 {0.120}

7

3.1 {0.122}

8

3.2 {0.126}

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Fig. 193: Identifying Transaxle Case And B2 Brake Components
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Low and Reverse Brake Piston Disassembly Note

1. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the transaxle case.

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Fig. 194: Identifying Snap Ring Of Transaxle Case
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2. Remove the low and reverse brake return spring from the transaxle case.

Fig. 195: Identifying Low And Reverse Brake Return Spring
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3. While pushing the low and reverse brake piston by hand, apply compressed air into the oil passage of the

transaxle case as shown in the figure and remove the low and reverse brake piston.

Air pressure

392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm

2

, 57 psi}

CAUTION:



Do not damage the seal on the piston.

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