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Second Clutch Assemble

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Reference: TRANSMISSION FLUID PUMP ASSEMBLE .

Special Tool 

J 28585 Snap Ring Remover 

Fig 1: Identifying Second Clutch Piston & Second Clutch Piston Sleeve
G04846258Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
NOTE: Soak the new clutch plates in automatic transmission fluid for at least 2 hours before replacing them.
  1. Inspect that the sliding surface of the clutch plates are not worn or burnt. If the clutch plates are worn or burnt, replace them.
  2. Apply automatic transmission fluid to the new second clutch piston and second clutch piston sleeve seals.
  3. Install the new second clutch piston outer seal (209) onto the second clutch piston (210).
  4. Install the new second clutch piston sleeve seals (211, 213) onto the second clutch piston sleeve (212).
  5. Apply automatic transmission fluid to the inner surfaces of the fluid pump stator shaft assembly.
  6. Press the second clutch piston (210) and the second clutch piston sleeve (212) into the fluid pump stator shaft assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Second Clutch Spring Assembly Retaining Ring
    G04846259Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Install the second clutch spring assembly retaining ring (214).
    Fig 3: Identifying Second Clutch Spring Assembly
    G04846260Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Install the second clutch spring assembly (215) onto the second clutch piston with the spring side up.
    Fig 4: Identifying Steel Plates, Fiber Plates & Second Clutch Backing Plate
    G04846261Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    NOTE: Make sure you have the correct number of clutch plates, and that they are in the correct order.
  9. Install the 4 steel plates (218) and the 4 fiber plates (217).
  10. Install the second clutch backing plate (219).
    Fig 5: Installing Second Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring
    G04846262Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Using J 28585 install the second clutch backing plate retaining ring (220). Make sure that the end gap of the retaining ring is not aligned with any of the cutouts.

    Reference: SECOND COAST CLUTCH ASSEMBLE .