Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 370

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9
5. Set the adjustable wrench as shown in the figure to hold the manual shaft lever.
Fig. 41: Identifying Manual Shaft Lever
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6. Remove the manual shaft nut and washer.
Fig. 42: Identifying Manual Shaft Nut & Washer
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7. Remove the TCM.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Fig. 40: Identifying Manual Shaft Lever & TCM Connector
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