Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 251

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 169: Identifying Rear Planetary Gear Component And One-Way Clutch Component Assembly
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Assembly Procedure
CAUTION:
1. Apply grease to the thrust washer.
2. Install the thrust washer to the rear planetary gear component.
CAUTION:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Apply grease to the mounting surface of the thrust washer so that it
will not drop when the rear planetary gear component is installed.
Do not apply grease to the oil holes of the thrust washer.
Apply grease to the mounting surface of the thrust washer so
that it will not drop when the rear planetary gear component is
installed.