Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 608

REAR DIFFERENTIAL COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Remove the rear differential component using the SSTs.
2. Mark or otherwise distinguish between the removed left and right adjusting shims, spacers and side
bearing outer races so that they are not mixed up at the time of reassembly.
Fig. 25: Removing Rear Differential Component
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LOCKNUT DISASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Remove the locknut using the SSTs.
Fig. 26: Removing Locknut
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DRIVE PINION DISASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Remove the drive pinion by lightly tapping with a copper hammer.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - Mazda CX-9