Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 223

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 116: Identifying Front Planetary Gear Component Of Input Shaft
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8. Apply ATF to the thrust bearing.
9. Install the thrust bearing to the input shaft as shown in the figure.
Fig. 117: Identifying Thrust Bearing Of Input Shaft
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10. Install the front planetary sun gear to the input shaft as shown in the figure.
11. Apply ATF to the new seal rings and sliding surface of the input shaft.
CAUTION:
12. Compress the seal rings as shown in the figure.
Then install the seal rings to the input shaft.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Do not expand the oil seal rings too much.
Be careful not to shorten the seal rings too much, when
installing the seal rings.
Fig. 118: Identifying Front Planetary Sun Gear Of Input Shaft
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