Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 184

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
NOTE:
37. Remove the C3 clutch component from the input shaft and the front planetary gear component.
NOTE:
38. Remove the brake band anchor bolt.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
In some cases, the input shaft may be detached with the thrust roller
bearing attached.
Fig. 37: Identifying C3 Clutch Component, Input Shaft And Front
Planetary Gear Component
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In some cases, the C3 clutch component may be detached with the
thrust washer attached.
Fig. 38: Identifying C3 Clutch Component
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