Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1425

1. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7] .)
2. Remove the engine and transaxle component. (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-
3.7].)
3. Secure the engine and transaxle component using a hoist and the SST.
4. Remove the dynamic chamber and throttle body as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
5. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
6. Remove the dipstick.
7. Remove the power steering oil pump drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[MZI-3.7].)
8. Remove the power steering oil pump. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
CAUTION:
9. Follow the "TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" procedure and removal the timing chain.
(See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
10. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
12. Start the engine and:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 ENGINE Mechanical (MZI-3.7) - Mazda CX-9
When removing the timing chain and marking the timing marks
on the chain, mark the camshaft timing chain as well.
Fig. 16: View Of Engine & Transaxle Component With SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.