Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 46

Fig. 29: Identifying Transaxle Case Gaskets
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28. Remove the gaskets as shown in the figure.

29. Remove the tube clamp and the oil reservoir lock plate.

Fig. 31: Identifying Tube Clamp And Oil Reservoir Lock Plate Bolts
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CAUTION:

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Do not damage the oil reservoir lock plate.

Fig. 30: Identifying Gaskets
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30. Remove the magnets from the oil reservoir lock plate.

31. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the oil pipe.

32. Remove the oil seal lip using a razor.

Fig. 33: Identifying Oil Pipe
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33. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, remove the oil seal (converter housing side).

CAUTION:



Do not damage the differential gear lube apply tube.

Fig. 32: Identifying Magnets Of Oil Reservoir Lock Plate
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CAUTION:



Do not damage the converter housing.



If using a screwdriver, use a wooden block or equivalent to
avoid damaging the fitting surface of the converter housing.

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Fig. 34: Removing Oil Seal (Converter Housing Side)
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34. Remove the oil pump component.

Fig. 35: Identifying Oil Pump Component Bolts
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35. Remove the oil seal and the oil strainer from the oil pump component.

Fig. 36: Identifying Oil Seal And Oil Strainer
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36. Remove the C3 clutch component, input shaft and the front planetary gear component.

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37. Remove the C3 clutch component from the input shaft and the front planetary gear component.

38. Remove the brake band anchor bolt.

NOTE:

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In some cases, the input shaft may be detached with the thrust roller
bearing attached.

Fig. 37: Identifying C3 Clutch Component, Input Shaft And Front
Planetary Gear Component
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

NOTE:



In some cases, the C3 clutch component may be detached with the
thrust washer attached.

Fig. 38: Identifying C3 Clutch Component
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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