Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 215

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 100: Identifying Retainer, Return Spring And Clutch Balancer
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7. Place the SST on the clutch balancer and compress the piston return spring with a press.
CAUTION:
Fig. 101: Placing SST On Clutch Balancer
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8. Install the snap ring in the groove using snap ring pliers.
9. Install the driven plates, drive plates and the retaining plate in the following order to the C3 clutch drum
as shown in the figure.
Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Driven- Drive- Retaining
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
When installing the snap ring, set the end gap of the snap ring
as shown in the figure.
Do not expand the snap ring too much.