Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 657

Fig. 8: Identifying Outer Diameter Clip
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION NOTE
CAUTION:
Left side
1. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
2. Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.
3. Push the drive shaft into the transaxle.
4. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held
by the clip.
Right side
1. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - Mazda CX-9
The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal.
Be careful when installing the drive shaft to the transaxle.
The oil seals are damaged easily if this procedure is not done
correctly.
Fig. 9: Identifying Front Drive Shaft Installation Position
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