Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 553

Fig. 5: Identifying Propeller Shaft Components & Torque Specifications
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BOLT AND NUT REMOVAL NOTE

1. Before removing the nut, place alignment marks on the companion flange (front) and constant velocity

joint, and on the companion flange (rear) and yoke.

CAUTION:

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Do not mark with a punch to prevent imbalance.

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Fig. 6: Locating Alignment Marks On Companion Flange (Front) And Constant Velocity Joint
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PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Align the alignment marks and install the propeller shaft.

Fig. 7: Aligning Alignment Marks
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2. When installing a new propeller shaft, align the rear differential companion flange mark with the tag on

the propeller shaft so that they are at the nearest position, and assemble.

3. Perform a road test and verify that there is no abnormal vibration or noise.

Fig. 8: Aligning Rear Differential Companion Flange Mark

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PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION

1. Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge.

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If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a single component.

Propeller shaft maximum runout 0.8 mm {0.031 in}

Fig. 9: Measuring Propeller Shaft Center Runout
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2. Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning the universal joint in the directions shown by the

arrows.

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If it is not within the specification, replace the propeller shaft.

Propeller shaft starting torque 0.29-1.47 N.m {3.0-14.9 kgf.cm, 2.6-13.0 in.lbf}

Fig. 10: Inspecting Play And Rotation Of Joint
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2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE

Rear Axle - Mazda CX-9

REAR AXLE LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Identifying Rear Axle Components Location
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WHEEL HUB COMPONENT INSPECTION

WHEEL BEARING EXCESSIVE PLAY INSPECTION

1. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure the wheel bearing axial

excessive play.

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If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub component.

Rear wheel bearing maximum play 0.05 mm {0.002 in}

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