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Automatic Transmission Unit Disassembly

  1. Extract torque converter. And remove oil filler tube and dipstick.
    CAUTION: Remove torque converter as much straight as possible. Leaning it may cause to damage oil seal lip.
    Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter And Converter Housing
    G00797905Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Remove speed sensor (1).
  3. Remove 6 adapter case fixing bolts and then remove adapter case (2).
    NOTE: Use care not to cause damage to oil seal.
    Fig 2: Identifying Speed Sensor And Adapter Case
    G00797906Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Remove gasket.
  5. Remove shift switch (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Shift Switch
    G00797907Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove C-ring (1) and then remove speed sensor rotor (2).
    NOTE: Use care not to loose rotor stop key.
    Fig 4: Removing C-Ring And Speed Sensor Rotor
    G00797908Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Remove oil pump (5) by using puller (1).
    NOTE: Use care not to cause damage to shaft bushing surface (2).
  8. Remove bearing at the real of oil pump (5).
  9. Remove O-ring from oil pump (5).
  10. Holding input shaft (4) by hand, remove converter housing (3).
    Fig 5: Removing O-Ring From Oil Pump
    G00797909Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Check dimensions of overdrive (O/D) case surface and clutch cylinder surface for reassembly.
  12. Remove overdrive (O/D) clutch assembly by holding input shaft (3).
  13. Remove overdrive (O/D) case, bearing and bearing race.
    NOTE: Confirm direction of bearing and bearing race for reassembly.
    Fig 6: Checking Dimensions Of Overdrive Case And Clutch Cylinder
    G00797910Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Remove oil pan (1).
    NOTE:
    • Hold oil pan with oil pan side down to prevent foreign material in oil pan from entering valve body.
    • If iron powder is found, it is possible that bearing, gear or clutch plate is worn.
    Fig 7: Removing Oil Pan
    G00797911Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  15. Remove oil tubes.
    NOTE: refer to Fig 8 for order ("1" - "4") of their removal.
  16. Remove coupler from solenoid valve (1).
    Fig 8: Removing Coupler From Solenoid Valve
    G00797912Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  17. Remove oil strainer (1).
  18. Remove valve body (2) mounting bolts as shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: Removing Valve Body Mounting Bolts
    G00797913Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  19. Lift valve body (1) and disconnect A/T throttle cable (3) from throttle cam (2). And remove valve body (1). 20) Disconnect throttle cable (3) from case (4).
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Throttle Cable From Case
    G00797914Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  20. Remove accumulator pistons (1) by blowing air into holes as shown in the figure.
    NOTE: Hold accumulator piston (1) with shop cloth while blowing.
    Fig 11: Removing Accumulator Pistons By Blowing Air Into Holes
    G00797915Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  21. Place transmission upright as shown in the figure.
    Fig 12: Placing Transmission Upright
    G00797916Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    NOTE:
    • To prevent transmission case from getting damaged, protect its contacting surface with stand by using shop cloth or the like.
    • A stand of such size as shown in the figure will facilitate work.
    Fig 13: Identifying Stand Specification
    G00797917Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  22. Check top surface level of forward clutch (2) against case (1) for reassembly.
  23. Remove forward clutch.
    NOTE: Confirm direction of bearing and bearing race for reassembly.
    Fig 14: Checking Top Surface Level Of Forward Clutch Against Case
    G00797918Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  24. Remove direct clutch (1).
    Fig 15: Removing Direct Clutch
    G00797919Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  25. Remove parking rod (1) and parking pawl (2).
    Fig 16: Removing Parking Rod And Parking Pawl
    G00797920Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  26. Remove 2 bolts (1) from valve body side to remove center support.
    Fig 17: Removing Bolts From Valve Body Side
    G00797921Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  27. Remove center support assembly (1).
    Fig 18: Removing Center Support Assembly
    G00797922Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  28. Remove retaining ring (1), planetary gear assembly and leaf spring.
    NOTE:
    • Use care not to cause damage to case when removing retaining ring.
    • Confirm direction of bearing and bearing race for reassembly.
    Fig 19: Removing Retaining Ring
    G00797923Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  29. Remove reverse brake retainer (1).

    Special tool 

    (A): 09926-98390 

    (B): 09926-98320 

    Fig 20: Removing Reverse Brake Retainer
    G00797924Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  30. Remove brake applying cover (1).
    Fig 21: Removing Brake Applying Cover
    G00797925Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  31. Remove rear action sleeve and reverse brake piston by blowing air into hole (1) with (2) hole closed.
    Fig 22: Removing Rear Action Sleeve And Reverse Brake Piston By Blowing Air Into Hole
    G00797926Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  32. Undo caulking of sleeve cover (1) by using moderate stick (2) and move sleeve cover (1).
    Fig 23: Caulking Of Sleeve Cover By Using Moderate Stick
    G00797927Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  33. Using a punch, drive out manual shift lever pin, pull out manual shift shaft (2) and remove manual shift lever (1). Then remove sleeve cover from manual shift lever (1).
    Fig 24: Removing Sleeve Cover From Manual Shift Lever
    G00797928Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  34. Remove oil seal (1) from both sides of transmission case.
    Fig 25: Removing Oil Seal From Both Sides Of Transmission Case
    G00797929Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.