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.
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]
.)
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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.
NOTE:
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The following procedure "OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" is
performed after the engine and transaxle component is removed from the
vehicle.
WARNING:
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Protect and stabilize the lowered engine and transaxle
component with cross ties to prevent injury or damage due to
roll over.
2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2007 ENGINE Lubrication (MZI-3.5) - CX-9
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