Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 2251

2. Jack up the rear suspension with unloaded condition.
NOTE:
3. Mark the rear upper arm and rear crossmember shown in the figure.
4. Remove the presilencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
Fig. 48: Marking Rear Upper Arm And Rear Crossmember
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
5. Remove the presilencer insulator.
6. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD] .)
8. Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
9. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Mazda CX-9
Fig. 47: Supporting Jack Up Point For Front Crossmember
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Jacking up the rear suspension with unloaded condition will lighten
the force on the bushing and make it easier to perform the procedure.