Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 565

1. Inspect for abnormal noise, looseness, and sticking.
Replace the bearing if necessary.
Fig. 16: Inspecting Bearing Looseness, & Sticking
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GENERATOR DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [MZI-3.7]
CAUTION:
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 ENGINE Charging System (MZI-3.7) - Mazda CX-9
Melt the solder quickly, otherwise the diodes (rectifier) and regulator
will be damaged by excessive heat.