Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 195

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
62. Remove the rear planetary gear component and the one-way clutch.
NOTE:
NOTE:
63. Remove the thrust bearing and the bearing races.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Fig. 61: Removing Snap Ring
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In some cases, the sun gear may be detached with the bearing race
attached.
Remove the sun gear in the center while holding it.
The thrust washer of the rear planetary gear on the rear side might
remain on the transaxle case side when removing the rear planetary
gear component.
Fig. 62: Removing Rear Planetary Gear Component And One-Way
Clutch
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