Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1575

Fig. 2: Measuring Wheel Bearing Axial Excessive Play
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WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
1. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL
ALIGNMENT .)
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLE Front Axle - Mazda CX-9
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring
harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following
procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle
side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will
not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.