Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1460

Fig. 75: Locking Crankshaft Rotation
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CYLINDER HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7]
WARNING:
NOTE:
The following procedure "CYLINDER HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT" is
performed after the engine and transaxle component is removed from the
vehicle. (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
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. Using a hoist, lower the engine and transaxle component on a level surface.
WARNING:
4. Remove the dynamic chamber and throttle body as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
5. Remove the fuel injector and fuel distributor together as a single unit. (See FUEL INJECTOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 ENGINE Mechanical (MZI-3.7) - Mazda CX-9
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious
injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause
serious injures or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and
eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety
Procedure". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7] .)
Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in
laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water
immediately after working with engine oil.
Protect and stabilize the lowered engine and transaxle
component with creosotes to prevent injury or damage due to
roll over.