Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Assembly Removal

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: MANUAL SHIFT DETENT LEVER AND PARK PAWL REMOVAL .

Special Tool

J 45053 Universal Clamp Press

Fig 1: Identifying Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Thrust Bearing & Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear

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Remove the front differential transfer drive gear thrust bearing assembly (263) from the front differential transfer drive gear assembly (14).
Remove the front differential transfer drive gear thrust bearing washer (264) from the front differential transfer drive gear assembly (14).

Fig 2: Removing Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Assembly Using J 45053
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NOTE: The 4-5 clutch assembly may come out with the front differential transfer drive gear assembly. Do not let the front differential transfer drive gear assembly or the 4-5 clutch assembly fall to the floor or damage may occur.
Using J 45053, remove the front differential transfer drive gear assembly (14) from the transmission case assembly.