Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 376

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9
Verify that the selector cable is adjusted properly.
Inspect the manual shaft lever for deformation.
6. Shift the selector lever from P position to D range, then verify that the positions of the selector lever and
the indicator are aligned.
If there is any malfunction, inspect the DTC. (See DTC TABLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL] .)
OIL SEAL (MANUAL SHAFT) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
CAUTION:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[MZI-3.7] .)
3. Remove the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)
CAUTION:
4. Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
CAUTION:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
If the manual shaft is in a position other than N, shaft it to the N position.
If the selector cable is not adjusted properly, adjust it. (See SELECTOR CABLE
ADJUSTMENT .)
If there is any malfunction, replace the manual shaft lever.
Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign
material on the connector when disconnecting.
Do not damage the transaxle case.
Do not damage the manual shaft.
Do not damage the oil seal.
Fig. 54: Removing Oil Seal
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