Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 291

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 231: Inspecting Planetary Gear
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18. Install the VSS and spacer to the counter drive gear.
Tightening torque 3.9 - 6.9 N.m {40 - 70 kgf.cm, 26 - 60 in.lbf}
19. Apply ATF to the spline on the counter drive gear and spline on the ring gear.
CAUTION:
Fig. 232: Identifying VSS And Spacer Of Counter Drive Gear
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20. Install the counter drive gear to the transaxle case.
NOTE:
21. Install the new lockwashers and washers with new bolts.
Tightening torque 82.7 - 93.6 N.m {8.5 - 9.5 kgf.cm, 61.0 - 69.0 ft.lbf}
Bolt length (measured from below the head)
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Do not damage the VSS wiring harness.
Do not pull hard on the VSS wiring harness.
Verify that the claws of the lockwashers are facing upward.