15. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle side. (See
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
16. Remove the front pipe and middle pipe as a single unit. (See
EXHAUST SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]
.)
17. Position the propeller shaft out of the way. (AWD) (See
PROPELLER SHAFT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
18. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle side. (See
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
.)
19. Disconnect the heater hose. (See
HEATER PIPE AND HOSE COMPONENT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
20. Disconnect the power steering return hose. (See
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
21. Disconnect the radiator hose. (See
RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]
.)
22. Disconnect the water hose. (See
OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]
.)
23. Disconnect the ATF oil cooler hose.
24. Disconnect the plastic fuel hose. (See
BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7]
.) (See
QUICK
RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]
.)
25. Disconnect the wiring harness.
26. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes connected and secure the A/C compressor using wire or rope
so that it is out of the way. (See
A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
27. Remove the engine and transaxle component using an engine jack in the order indicated in the figure.
28. Install in the reverse order of removal.
29. 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-3.7]
.)
4. Engine accessories operation
30. Perform a road test.
NOTE:
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Do not disconnect the engine side of this wiring harness.
NOTE:
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If the engine is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the
road test and verify that there is no malfunction.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 ENGINE Mechanical (MZI-3.7) - Mazda CX-9
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