Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 674

1. Remove the joint shaft using a press.
Fig. 35: Pressing Joint Shaft
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
DUST SEAL (AXLE SIDE) DISASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Remove the dust seal using a flathead screwdriver.
DUST SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL SIDE) DISASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Remove the dust seal using a flathead screwdriver.
BEARING DISASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Remove the bearing using a press and the SSTs.
Substitution SST
49B014 001
Outer diameter: 47-55 mm {1.9-2.1 in}
49W034 301
Inner diameter: 67.5-72 mm {2.7-2.8 in}
Inner depth: 30 mm {1.2 in} or more
Plate thickness: 1 mm {0.04 in} or more
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - Mazda CX-9