Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 682

1. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD] .)
2. Drain the rear differential oil into a container. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT .)
3. Remove the rear lateral link. (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Remove the rear lower arm. (See REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. After installation, add the specified rear differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL
REPLACEMENT .)
9. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
[AWD] .)
Fig. 48: Identifying Rear Drive Shaft Components & Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - Mazda CX-9
harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following
procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (wheel side) and fix
it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by
mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.