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Transmission Reassembly

NOTE: For thrust bearing and washer locations, see Fig 1 .
NOTE: Soak all friction discs and brake band in transmission fluid for 15 minutes.
  1. Align tangs of clutch discs in 2nd clutch assembly and install 3rd clutch assembly. Place transmission case facing up. Install brake band. Install thrust washer, thrust bearing and low brake drum (planetary rear sun gear) with rear sun gear thrust washer.
  2. Place thrust bearing and washer on planetary rear sun gear and install planetary gear carrier. Place thrust washer and bearing into top of planetary carrier. Insert 2nd/3rd clutch assemblies into case.
  3. Determine correct reverse clutch pressure plate thickness. Stack steel and lined plates with spring plate on surface plate. Place current pressure plate on top of stack. Compress stack by hand. Using vernier caliper, measure stack height. See Fig 2 .
  4. To determine the correct pressure plate, refer to the REVERSE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE SELECTION  table. Install selected pressure place, steel clutch plate, then clutch disc and repeat. End with spring cushion plate.
    Fig 1: Location Transmission Thrust Bearings & Washers
    G95D21181Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    Fig 2: Measuring Reverse Clutch Stack Height
    G95E21182Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Determine correct input shaft thrust washer. Place Depth Measuring Tool (09923-46010) on flange of case. See Fig 3 . Loosen thumb screw and allow plunger to contact thrust face of 2nd clutch housing. Tighten thumb screw.
  6. Remove measuring tool. Using feeler gauge, measure length of plunger protrusion. Select appropriate thrust washer and install.
  7. Install reverse clutch, oil pump, converter housing assembly. Install bolts and tighten to specification. Refer to the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table. Inspect input shaft end play. End play should be .014-.031" (.36-.79 mm). If end play is not within specification, select alternate thrust washer and remeasure.
  8. Install "O" ring on input shaft. Install governor assembly on back end of transmission. Install snap ring, speedometer drive gear and snap ring. Install extension housing or transfer case (as applicable).
  9. Install servo piston return spring and piston rod into case. Install servo piston. Ensure adjustment bolt is loose. Using Servo Compressor (09927-66020), compress servo piston assembly and install snap ring. See Figure .
  10. Adjust brake band. Secure servo piston sleeve with wrench. Turn adjustment bolt until it contacts band. Using torque wrench, tighten adjustment bolt to 40 INCH lbs. (4.5 N.m). Back off adjustment bolt 5 turns and tighten lock nut.
  11. Install lever and select shaft. Tighten nut on end of shaft. Install roll pin in manual select shaft. Install park/neutral position switch. Install check ball in case oil passage. See Figure .
  12. Install valve body onto case with new gaskets and separator plate. Ensure manual valve link is attached to select lever. Tighten valve body bolts to specified torque. See Fig 4 .
  13. Install detent roller assembly. Install filter (screen). Install reinforcement plate. Install oil pressure switch. Install TCC solenoid with oil pipes. Install and connect wiring harness. Install servo cover.
  14. Install kick-down cable. Install oil pan with magnets. Install oil cooler pipes. Tighten bolts to specification. Refer to the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table. Install torque converter. Measure converter installed depth to confirm correct installation. See Fig 5 . Depth on Sidekick should be 1.21-1.33" (30.67-33.83 mm). Depth on Tracker should be .83-.91" (21.2-23.2 mm).
REVERSE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE SELECTION

Stack Height: In. (mm) Pressure Plate: In. (mm)
.741-.750 (18.82-19.11) .248-.252 (6.30-6.40)
.730-.741 (18.53-18.81) .259-.263 (6.59-6.69)
.718-.729 (18.24-18.52) .271-.275 (6.88-6.98)
.707-.718 (17.95-18.23) .282-.286 (7.17-7.27)
Fig 3: Measuring 2nd Clutch Drum Depth
G95F21183Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Fig 4: Installing Valve Body
G95G21184Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Fig 5: Measuring Torque Converter Installation
G95H21185Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.