Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 255

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 173: Identifying C2 Clutch Component Disassembly
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Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the thrust bearing from the intermediate shaft.
NOTE:
Fig. 174: Identifying Thrust Bearing Of Intermediate Shaft
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2. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the intermediate shaft.
Fig. 175: Removing Snap Ring From Intermediate Shaft
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3. Remove the retaining plate, drive and driven plates from the intermediate shaft.
NOTE:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
If the bearing is difficult to remove, blow air between the bearing and
the intermediate shaft.
Inspect the number of drive and driven plates.