Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 219

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 107: Identifying Thrust Washer
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2. Remove the front planetary gear component from the input shaft.
Fig. 108: Identifying Front Planetary Gear Component
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3. Remove the thrust washer from the front planetary gear component.
NOTE:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
In some cases, the thrust washer may be detached with the input
shaft attached.
Fig. 109: Identifying Thrust Washer