Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 252

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 170: Identifying Thrust Washer Of Rear Planetary Gear Component
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3. Apply grease to the thrust washer.
4. Install the thrust washer to the rear planetary gear component.
CAUTION:
Fig. 171: Identifying Thrust Washer Of Rear Planetary Gear Component
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5. Apply ATF to the bearing races and the thrust bearing.
6. Install the bearing races to the planetary sun gear as shown in the figure.
7. Install the planetary sun gear to the rear planetary gear component.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
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.
Do not apply grease to the oil holes of the thrust washer.