Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 43

Fig. 4: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Disassembly Components (4 Of 4)
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Disassembly procedure

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1. Remove the oil pipes and O-rings. (Refer to the appropriate article .)

2. Remove the torque converter.

Fig. 5: Identifying Torque Converter
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3. Remove the drain plug and gasket.

4. Drain the ATF.

5. Remove the stud bolts.

CAUTION:

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Do not damage the oil seal.

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Do not drop the torque converter.

CAUTION:

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Do not repair the threads using a tap or other tools.

Fig. 6: Identifying Drain Plug And Gasket
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Fig. 7: Identifying Stud Bolts
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6. Remove the TCM.

Fig. 9: Identifying TCM Mounting Bolt
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7. Set the SST as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

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Do not touch the terminals.

Fig. 8: Caution - Do Not Touch Terminals
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8. Install the SST to the position where the transaxle stud bolts were removed.

Fig. 11: Identifying SST And Transaxle Position
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9. Remove the control valve body cover installation bolt.

CAUTION:

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When installing the SST to the transaxle, use bolts (M12x1.25)
with a thread length of 90 mm {3.54 in}.

Fig. 10: Identifying SST
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CAUTION:



Do not damage the fitting surface of the transaxle case and the
control valve body cover.



Do not deform the control valve body cover.

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6

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