Jacking Points - Actual Info

[Lexx]

It's unfortunate that the last post on this topic was so non-constructive. However, I think the actual info is useful to have online. Be warned that all info in my post is with regard to 2007 CX-9 and may be different for later years.

The CX-9 owner manual defines the 4 side jacking points for the Mazda jack. It does not define the central jack points for a hydraulic jack, but the service manual does. Please see attachment for both, from the 2007 CX-9 service manual.

[petesamprs]

I'm bumping up this relatively old but useful post as the cold season approaches and people look to swap the dueller's out for something that actually works in the snow (I just got a set of blizzak's and wheels off of tirerack).

For my previous BMWs, I would just use the factory jack to change the wheels each season since the jack points have a special rectangular notch that fits with the provided jack, and I was too lazy/cheap to buy a better jack and figure out how to jack it up using that.

Now that I've gotten the CX-9 I'm going to be buying a better hydraulic floor jack, but I'd like to better understand the jacking points and procedure. The owner's manual shows the jacking points next to each wheel, but those probably won't work for a hydraulic jack. Lexx's post shows additional jacking points for a hydraulic jack, but that is for a 2007 CX-9 and I can't exactly make out what it is showing.

So, some questions:
- Does anyone know the correct hydraulic mounting points for a 2009 CX-9, if different from 2007? Pics if you have them?
- Since these jacking points are in the middle of the crossmember, do you need to use jack stands for a safe tire change? Or is there a way to do it safely without jack stands?

Any other advice/tips welcome for this new owner.

thanks.

[not_too_shabby]

I usually use my hydraulic jack with a hockey puck on it which allows me to jack at the seem near the wheel. This has worked on my other cars. Haven't tried it on the mazda yet.

[danz75]

I've always used the center of the front crossmember or on the rear differential(if you have AWD) or the rear crossmember. Always use jackstands for added security. I put them on the jack points near the wheels. Never go under the car if you don't have jackstands. The other thing to note is that the CX-9 is a lot heavier so make sure your hydraulic jack is rated for that.

[petesamprs]

I usually use my hydraulic jack with a hockey puck on it which allows me to jack at the seem near the wheel. This has worked on my other cars. Haven't tried it on the mazda yet.

I'm afraid of the car slipping off the puck since there's no notch in it. How do you protect against that?


I've always used the center of the front crossmember or on the rear differential(if you have AWD) or the rear crossmember. Always use jackstands for added security. I put them on the jack points near the wheels. Never go under the car if you don't have jackstands. The other thing to note is that the CX-9 is a lot heavier so make sure your hydraulic jack is rated for that.

So, just to clarify, you jack up using the center of front crossmember, then place the stands at the jack points you use with the factory scissor jack (along side of car just behind both front wheels)? And repeat for rears. I don't plan on getting under the car while I change my tires, but I'll do this just to make sure the car doesn't roll off to one side when jacked up from the front-center.

Can you confirm that the pic in Lexx's first attachment are the correct front/rear jacking points for the 2009?

This (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/ProductDisplay?partNumber=00950188000P&storeId=10153&catalogId=12605&aff=Y&origin=prod&sid=I0084400010000100383) is jack/jack stands I just bought. Rated for 3 tons so should be ok.

[danz75]

I'm afraid of the car slipping off the puck since there's no notch in it. How do you protect against that?
Use a small block of wood. Since the wood is softer, the puck should make a nice indentation in the wood which gives it some bite. Same thing with the crossmember. I usually do this on the rear diff since the bottoms are usually smooth. You just have to make sure that the car is jacked on a level ground and put blocks behind the tires on the rears so that it doesn't move.


So, just to clarify, you jack up using the center of front crossmember, then place the stands at the jack points you use with the factory scissor jack (along side of car just behind both front wheels)? And repeat for rears. I don't plan on getting under the car while I change my tires, but I'll do this just to make sure the car doesn't roll off to one side when jacked up from the front-center.

Can you confirm that the pic in Lexx's first attachment are the correct front/rear jacking points for the 2009?

This (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/ProductDisplay?partNumber=00950188000P&storeId=10153&catalogId=12605&aff=Y&origin=prod&sid=I0084400010000100383) is jack/jack stands I just bought. Rated for 3 tons so should be ok.

I have not had to jack up the CX-9 but you should be able to tell where the crossmember is. It should be the same as what's shown in the picture. Just know that even when you jack up the center, the car may still lean a little to the side but it should not tip since the rear wheels are still on the ground. Use the jackpoints(where the scissor jack does) for the jackstand and make sure they're stable. My hydraulic jack is a different one so i don't know anything about that set. Just make sure that you raise it just high enough so to get the wheels off the ground. When everything's done, turn the release screw very slowly to control the drop and you should be good.

You should also check out this post http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4122844&postcount=4