Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 311

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 273: Identifying O-Ring And Gasket
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77. Install the coupler component to the transaxle case.
NOTE:
Fig. 274: Locating Coupler Component Lock Plate
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78. Install a new coupler component lock plate.
CAUTION:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Install the coupler component to the transaxle case by engaging its
claw.
When installing the control valve body component, do not put
the coupler component in the open space of the separate plate
in the control valve body component.
Do not pinch the coupler component between the separate plate
and the control valve body component.