Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 203

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
2. Apply grease to the oil seal lip.
3. Apply ATF to the new seal rings and sliding surface of the oil pump component.
CAUTION:
4. Compress the seal rings as shown in the figure. Then install the seal rings to the oil pump component.
NOTE:
Fig. 79: Compressing Seal Rings
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5. Apply grease to the thrust washer.
CAUTION:
6. Install the thrust washer to the oil pump component.
Fig. 80: Identifying Thrust Washer Of Oil Pump Component
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Do not expand the seal rings too much.
Be careful not to shorten the seal rings too much, when
installing the seal rings.
Verify that oil seal rings rotate smoothly after installing them.
Apply grease to the mounting surface of the thrust washer so
that it does not drop when installed.