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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Place the transaxle in neutral (N).
  1. Remove the transmission wiring harness. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Identifying Control Valve Body Bolts, Fluid Passage Cover & Gasket
    G04845969Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Remove the 2 control valve body bolts/screws (31), control valve body fluid passage cover (37) and gasket (38).
    Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Body Mounting Bolts
    G04845970Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Remove the 6 control valve body mounting bolts/screws (1-6).
    Fig 3: Identifying Manual Shift Detent Lever Assembly, Manual Valve Link & Control Valve Body Assembly
    G04845971Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. While holding the control valve body assembly, disconnect the manual shift detent lever assembly (710) from the manual valve link (336).
  5. Move the detent lever assembly clockwise for ease of removing the manual valve.
  6. Remove the control valve body assembly (39).
    Fig 4: Identifying Transaxle Case Fluid Passage Seals (1 Of 2)
    G04845972Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 transaxle case fluid passage seals (86).