Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 604

5. Remove the rear drive shaft from the rear differential while lowering the rear differential gradually.
Fig. 18: Removing Rear Drive Shaft From Rear Differential
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6. Suspend the drive shaft using a cable.
Fig. 19: Identifying Drive Shaft
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE
CAUTION:
1. Install the rear drive shaft to the rear differential while raising the rear differential gradually.
2. Jack up the rear drive shaft until it is horizontal and engage the rear drive shaft (differential side) and rear
differential by tapping the wheel side.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - Mazda CX-9
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When raising the rear differential, be careful not to damage the rear
differential oil seal, rear drive shaft, and surrounding parts.