Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 681

Inner diameter: 53 mm {2.1 in} or more
Inner depth: 7.5 mm {0.30 in} or more
Fig. 46: Pressing Dust Seal (Axle Side) With SST
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT PRE-INSPECTION
1. Inspect each connecting part for looseness.
Tighten or replace parts if necessary.
2. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot
band.
3. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joints or splines.
Repair or replace the drive shaft or boot band if necessary.
Fig. 47: Locating Dust Boot
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - Mazda CX-9
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the