Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 196

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 63: Identifying Thrust Bearing And Bearing Races
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64. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
Fig. 64: Removing Snap Ring
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65. Remove the retaining plates, drive and driven plates.
NOTE:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Inspect the number of drive plates and driven plates.
Fig. 65: Identifying Retaining Plates, Drive And Driven Plates
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