Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1475

4. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the crankshaft keyway is in the 11 o'clock position. (This will
position the No.1 cylinder at TDC.)
5. Follow the TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" procedure and install the timing chain. (See
TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
Fig. 102: Turning Crankshaft Clockwise
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FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
3. Position the power steering reserve tank out of the way. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the both front wheels and tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
5. Remove the splash shield (RH).
6. Position the both ABS wheel-speed sensor out of the way. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED
SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Position the front stabilizer control link (lower side) (RH) out of the way. (See FRONT STABILIZER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Position the tie-rod end ball joint (RH) out of the way. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Remove the front shock absorber (LH) lower side bolts, position and secure the wheel hub and steering
knuckle component (LH) out of the way with a rope or wire. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND
COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft side. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Remove the front pipe and middle pipe as a single unit. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
12. Position the propeller shaft out of the way. (AWD) (See PROPELLER SHAFT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Remove the generator and A/C drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-
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