Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1577

Fig. 4: Tapping Locknut
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5. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub.
6. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
Fig. 5: Tapping Drive Shaft
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BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL NOTE
1. Remove the brake caliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend it out of the way using a
cable.
Fig. 6: Identifying Brake Caliper
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Axle - Mazda CX-9