Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 222

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 114: Identifying Bearing Race Of Input Shaft
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5. Apply grease to the thrust washer.
6. Install the thrust washer to the front planetary gear component.
Fig. 115: Identifying Thrust Washer Of Front Planetary Gear Component
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7. Install the front planetary gear component to the input shaft.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Do not apply grease to the oil holes of the thrust washer.
Do not drop the thrust washer.