Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 168

1. Remove the side cover.

2. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Remove the middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

4. Remove the front pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

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Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the
harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following
procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it
to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by
mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.

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Fig. 28: Identifying Joint Shaft Components (AWD) & Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL NOTE

1. Separate the right side drive shaft from the joint shaft by using the SSTs.

2. Remove the nuts.

3. Pull the joint shaft straight out.

4. Replace the deflector and oil seal. (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT .)

CLIP INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Install a new clip onto the joint shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip

does not exceed the specification on installation.

2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat Step 1 using a new

clip.

Outer diameter specification 34.0 mm {1.34 in} max.

CAUTION:



The sharp edges of the joint shaft can slice or puncture the oil
seal. Be careful when removing the joint shaft from the
transaxle.

NOTE:

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If the joint shaft is removed, always replace the deflector and oil seal
of the transfer with new ones.

Fig. 29: Separating Right Side Drive Shaft
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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Fig. 30: Identifying Clip Outer Diameter
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

JOINT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY [2WD]

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

Fig. 31: Identifying Joint Shaft Components (2WD)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

JOINT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Remove the joint shaft using a press.

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Fig. 32: Pressing Joint Shaft
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

DUST SEAL (AXLE SIDE) DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Remove the dust seal using a flathead screwdriver.

DUST SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL SIDE) DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Remove the dust seal using a flathead screwdriver.

BEARING DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Remove the bearing using a press and the SSTs.

Substitution SST

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49B014 001

Outer diameter: 47-55 mm {1.9-2.1 in}

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49W034 301

Inner diameter: 67.5-72 mm {2.7-2.8 in}

Inner depth: 30 mm {1.2 in} or more

Plate thickness: 1 mm {0.04 in} or more

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