Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 324

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
Fig. 296: Identifying Driven Plates, Drive Plates And Retaining Plate
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CAUTION:
Fig. 297: Inspecting Number And Order Of Retaining Plates, Drive And Driven Plates
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3. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the snap ring into the groove.
CAUTION:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Inspect the number and order of the retaining plates, drive and
driven plates.
Align the opening of the snap ring with the position shown in
the figure.