Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 224

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 119: Compressing Seal Rings
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NOTE:
CAUTION:
13. Apply grease to the thrust washer.
14. Install the thrust washer to the front planetary gear component.
Fig. 120: Identifying Thrust Washer Of Front Planetary Gear Component
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C1 CLUTCH COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY
Components
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Verify that seal rings rotate smoothly after installing them.
Apply grease to the mounting surface of the thrust washer so
that it does not drop when the front planetary gear component
is installed.
Do not coat grease to the oil holes of the thrust washer.