Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 625

Fig. 50: Identifying Toe & Flank Contact
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5. If heel and face contact appears as indicated in the figure, replace the spacer with a thicker one and
move the drive the pinion inward.
Fig. 51: Identifying Heel & Face Contact
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REAR COVER ASSEMBLY NOTE
CAUTION:
1. Clean the alignment surface of the carrier and rear cover, and apply a thin coat of sealant.
2. Install the rear cover.
Tightening torque 15.7-22.6 N.m {1.6-2.3 kgf.m, 11.6-16.6 ft.lbf}
OIL SEAL ASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Apply differential oil to the new oil seal lip.
2. Assemble the oil seal using the SSTs.
Substitution SST
49 G030 796
Outer diameter: 56-60 mm {2.21-2.36 in}
Inner diameter: 49.8 mm {1.96 in} or more
Inner depth: 8.7 mm {0.34 in} or more
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - Mazda CX-9
Clean away the old sealant before applying the new sealant.
Install the rear differential within 10 minutes after applying sealant.
Allow the sealant to set at least 30 minutes after installation before
filling the differential with the specified oil.