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Gear Shift Lever Case (4WD Model) Disassembly & Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove 4 screws with screwdriver and remove case plate.
  2. With case (1) supported with soft jawed vise, remove select return spring bolt (10) with wrench.
    NOTE: Use aluminum plates between vise and case to protect case (1) against damage.
  3. Using spring pin remover, drive out spring pin (2) for gear shift arm (9).
    NOTE:
    • Double spring pin (2) can be driven out through the hole (14) after removing its plug (15). After removing the double spring pin (2), apply sealant to the plug (15) and install it.

      "A": Sealant 99000-31110

    • All spring pin (except double spring pin (2)) can be driven out only in such direction that it comes out toward the deeper side of the shift lever case (1).
  4. Drive out spring pin (4) for limit spring (7).
  5. Drive out spring pin (2) for gear shift lever (5).
  6. Pull out gear shift shaft (8) a little and take out gear shift arm (9).
    NOTE:
    • Case plug may come off during above work.
    • If it is not possible to take out gear shift arm in above Step 6), do it after the following Steps 7) and 8).
  7. Push gear shift shaft inward and drive out spring pin for reverse gear shift limit yoke (6).
  8. Pull out gear shift shaft (8) from case (1).
    Fig 1: Identifying Gear Shift Lever Case & Components (4WD Model)
    G01381400Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.