Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 322

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 293: Identifying Gasket And Drain Plug
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101. Using a flathead screwdriver, position the drive gear on the oil pump component in the center. Then
install the torque converter component to the transaxle.
Fig. 294: Identifying Torque Converter Component
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102. To ensure that the torque converter is installed accurately, measure distance A between the end of the
torque converter and the end of the converter housing.
Distance A (between the end of the torque converter and the end of the converter housing)
Mazda6: 18 mm {0.709 in}
CX-7: 31.4 mm {1.24 in}
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring