Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2007 Manual page 339

NOTE:
The following procedure "OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" is
performed after the engine and transaxle component is removed from the
vehicle.
1. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.5].)
2. Remove the engine and transaxle component. (see ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-
3.5] .)
3. Using a hoist, lower the engine and transaxle component on a level surface.
WARNING:
4. Remove the automatic transaxle. (see AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL] .)
5. Remove the drive plate. (see DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-
EL] .)
6. Remove the dynamic chamber and throttle body as a single unit. (see INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.5] .)
7. Remove the ignition coils. (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.5] .)
8. Remove the dipstick.
9. Remove the power steering oil pump drive belt. (see DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[MZI-3.5] .)
10. Remove the power steering oil pump. (see POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Remove the exhaust manifold (RH). (see EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-
3.5] .)
12. Remove the transfer bracket. (AWD) (see TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Install the engine to the SST (engine stand). (See ENGINE MOUNTING/DISMOUNTING.)
14. Remove the engine front cover. (see TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.5] .)
15. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
16. Install in the reverse order of removal.
17. Start the engine and:
1. Inspect the runout and contact on the pulley and belt.
2. Inspect for engine oil, engine coolant, ATF, power steering fluid and fuel leakage.
3. Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (see ENGINE TUNE-UP [MZI-3.5] .)
2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2007 ENGINE Lubrication (MZI-3.5) - CX-9
Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in
laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water
immediately after working with engine oil.
Protect and stabilize the lowered engine and transaxle
component with cross ties to prevent injury or damage due to
roll over.