Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 304

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 259: Inspecting Input Shaft Turns Smoothly
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56. Using a dial indicator, measure the input shaft end play.
Input shaft end play 0.349 - 1.081 mm {0.01374 - 0.04255 in}
Fig. 260: Measuring Input Shaft End Play
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57. Put a mark on the piston rod at the point where it intersects with the case.
Fig. 261: Identifying Mark On Piston Rod
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2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring