Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 2225

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER SIDE BOLT REMOVAL NOTE
1. Raise the rear trailing link to the unloaded condition with a jack.
2. Remove the rear shock absorber lower side bolt.
Fig. 8: Identifying Rear Trailing Link
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REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL NOTE
WARNING:
1. Support the rear lower arm inner side using a garage jack.
2. Loosen the rear lower arm outer side bolt.
3. Lower the rear lower arm inner side slowly.
4. Remove the rear coil spring.
Fig. 9: Supporting Rear Lower Arm Inner Side
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REAR COIL SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Mazda CX-9
Removing the coil spring is dangerous. The coil spring could fly off,
and cause serious injury or death.