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Transfer Reassembly

Reference: TRANSFER ASSEMBLY DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING 

Reference: TRANSFER DISASSEMBLY 

Reference: TRANSFER INSPECTION 

Reference: TRANSFER CASE COMPONENT 

Reference: TRANSFER SHIFT ACTUATOR AND SHIFT SHAFT COMPONENT 

Reference: TRANSFER GEAR COMPONENTS 

  1. Using hydraulic press and special tool, press-fit needle bearing into center case (1). As shown in figure, apply straightedge (2) to top surface of case and press-fit till limit line (3) of special tool aligns with bottom surface of straightedge (2) (i.e., case surface).
    NOTE:
    • Press-fitting needle bearing according to above procedure will set needle bearing 3 mm (0.12 in.) before it hits case bottom.
    • Once it is press-fitted all way down to case bottom, removal would be very difficult even if it becomes necessary.

    Special Tool 

    (A): 09951-76010 

    Fig 1: Identifying Center Case, Straightedge & Limit Line
    G04722253Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Using special tool and hammer, drive oil seal (1) into center case (2) until it becomes flush with case surface. Apply grease "A" to oil seal lip.

    "A": Grease 99000-25010 

    Special Tool 

    (B): 09913-75520 

    Fig 2: Driving Oil Seal Into Center Case
    G04722254Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Install oil gutter to center case (2) and tighten bolt (1) applying thread lock cement "B".

    Tightening torque 

    Center case gutter bolt a: 8 N.m (0.8 kg-m, 6.0 lb-ft) 

    "B": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Fig 3: Identifying Center Case And Bolt
    G04722255Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Using special tool and hydraulic press, install needle bearing (4) into rear case (1). As shown in the figure, apply straightedge (2) to case surface and press-fit needle bearing up to clearance "a" between top (3) of special tool (A) and bottom surface of straightedge (2).
    NOTE: As with needle bearing in center case, above installation procedure will set needle bearing at a position 3 mm (0.12 in.) before it hits case bottom.

    Special Tool 

    (A): 09913-70123 

    Fig 4: Identifying Needle Bearing, Rear Case, Straightedge, Top & Special Tool
    G04722256Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Using special tool and hammer, install oil seal (1) into rear case (2) until it becomes flush with case surface. Apply grease "A" to oil seal lip.

    "A": Grease 99000-25010 

    Special Tool 

    (B): 09913-75520 

    Fig 5: Installing Oil Seal Into Rear Case
    G04722257Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install rear case plate (1) and bolt (2) applying thread lock cement "B".
    NOTE: Removal of rear case plate is not required normally. However, if it is removed or replaced, install it with bolt applied with thread lock cement.

    "B": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Tightening torque 

    Rear case plate bolt a: 8 N.m (0.8 kg-m, 6.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Rear Case Plate And Bolt
    G04722258Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Using hydraulic press and special tools, install bearings (2) to front shaft (1). Bearings for both front and rear are identical.

    Special Tool 

    (C): 09913-84510 

    Fig 7: Installing Bearings & Front Shaft
    G04722259Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Using hydraulic press, drive output front shaft assembly (2) into center case (1).
    Fig 8: Identifying Output Front Shaft Assembly & Center Case
    G04722260Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Using hydraulic press and special tools, install output rear shaft No. 1 bearing (1) into output rear shaft (2). Place circlip portion of bearing on top as shown in figure.

    Special Tool 

    (D): 09925-18011 

    (E): 09940-53111 

    Fig 9: Identifying Output Rear Shaft No. 1 Bearing & Output Rear Shaft
    G04722261Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Install needle bearing (3) and output low gear (4) and then press-fit reduction clutch hub (5) onto output rear shaft (1) by using hydraulic press and special tools, and then secure them with circlip (6). Hub has specific installing direction.

    Special Tool 

    (D): 09925-18011 

    (E): 09940-53111 

    Fig 10: Identifying Needle Bearing, Output Low Gear, Output Rear Shaft, Circlip, Output Rear Shaft No. 1 Bearing & Puller
    G04722262Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Combine special tools and press-fit output rear shaft assembly into center case (1).
    NOTE: Use special tool (F) with its under-cut side faced down (toward bearing).

    Special Tool 

    (D): 09940-51710 

    (E): 09940-53111 

    (F): 09951-26010 

    Fig 11: Identifying Center Case & Special Tools
    G04722263Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  12. Install front drive shift fork (3) to front drive shift shaft (5).
    Fig 12: Identifying Front Drive Shift Fork, Front Drive Shift Shaft, Circlip, Washer & Spring
    G04722264Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Fit sleeve to front drive clutch hub (1), synchronizer spring (6) with synchronizer outer ring (3), center cone (4) and synchronizer inner ring (5). When installing, note that front drive clutch hub (1) and sleeve (2) have specific installing direction.
    Fig 13: Identifying Front Drive Clutch Hub, Synchronizer Spring, Sleeve, Synchronizer Outer Ring, Center Cone And Synchronizer Inner Ring
    G04722265Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Install front drive fork shaft assembly (5) and sleeve (7) and hub (8) together into center case all at once. Then put locating ball (4) and spring (3) also into case and tighten locating spring bolt (1) with washer (2) (if equipped) to specified torque.

    "A": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Tightening torque 

    Locating spring bolt a: 26 N.m (2.6 kg-m, 19.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 14: Identifying Front Drive Fork Shaft Assembly, Sleeve, Hub, Ball, Spring, Bolt, Washer, Shift Fork & Output Rear Shaft
    G04722266Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  15. With the outer ring (5), spring (4) (if equipped), cone (6) and the inner ring (7) put together and installed to sprocket gear (2) as shown in the figure, install them together with chain (3) to output rear shaft (1).
    Fig 15: Identifying Outer Ring, Spring, Cone, Inner Ring, Sprocket Gear, Output Rear Shaft And Chain
    G04722267Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  16. Install needle bearing (3) to sprocket gear (2).
  17. Install bush (4) to sprocket gear (2).
    Fig 16: Identifying Needle Bearing, Sprocket Gear & Bush
    G04722268Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  18. Install synchronizer plate (1).

    Tightening torque 

    Synchronizer plate screw a: 8 N.m (0.8 kg-m, 6.0 lb-ft) 

    "B": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Fig 17: Identifying Synchronizer Plate
    G04722269Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  19. Using special tool, press-fit output rear shaft No. 2 bearing (1) into output rear shaft. It is necessary to place support base at lower end of shaft.

    Special Tool 

    (D): 09940-51710 

    (G): 09926-68310 

    Fig 18: Press-Fitting Output Rear Shaft No. 2 Bearing Into Output Rear Shaft Using Special Tools
    G04722270Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  20. After installing circlip (4) and steel ball (5), install speedometer drive gear (3) and secure it with circlip (2).
    Fig 19: Identifying Circlips, Steel Ball, Output Rear Shaft And Speedometer Drive Gear
    G04722271Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  21. Install interlock steel ball (1).
    Fig 20: Identifying Interlock Steel Ball, Front Drive Shift Shaft & Center Case
    G04722272Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  22. Combine sleeve (8) to reduction shift shaft assembly (6) and install them into center case (9). Then put locating ball (4) and spring (3) also into case and tighten locating spring bolt (1) with washer (2) (if equipped).
    NOTE:
    • Circumferential groove mark (thicker rail side which works as shift stopper) should be inside (rear).
    • Hub has no specific direction.

    "A": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Tightening torque 

    Locating spring bolt a: 26 N.m (2.6 kg-m, 19.0 lb-ft) 

  23. With sealant applied to rubber plug (5), insert it into hole in case.
    NOTE: When installing reduction shift shaft, front drive shift shaft must be placed at 4WD position.

    "C": Sealant 99000-31110 

    Fig 21: Identifying Rubber Plug, Shift Lock, Groove, Sleeve, Reduction Shift Shaft Assembly, Center Case, Locating Ball, Spring, Bolt & Washer
    G04722273Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  24. If friction ring (2) has been removed from counter shaft (1), press-fit new one onto shaft, using care so that it is installed in proper direction and position as shown in the figure.

    Special Tool 

    (K): 09913-80113 

    New friction ring installing position 

    "a": 39.5 mm (1.56 in.) 

    Fig 22: Identifying Friction Ring & Counter Shaft
    G04722274Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  25. Install needle bearings (3), spacer (4), counter gear (2), steel balls (5) and washers (1) onto shaft (6).
    NOTE: Washers must be installed with its oil slot side facing gear.
    Fig 23: Identifying Needle Bearings, Spacer, Counter Gear, Steel Balls, Washers And Shaft
    G04722275Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  26. Install counter shaft assembly into case. If O-ring (5) has been removed, install new O-ring onto shaft (3) and apply grease "A".

    Also, install low gear needle bearing (1).

    "A": Grease 99000-25010 

    Fig 24: Identifying O-Ring, Washer, Low Gear Needle Bearing, Shaft, Counter Gear & Washer
    G04722276Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  27. With circlip (2) placed on input gear (1), press-fit input gear bearing (3).
  28. Fix bearing with circlip (4).

    Special Tool 

    (D): 09925-18011 

    (E): 09940-53111 

    (H): 09900-06107 

    Fig 25: Identifying Circlips, Input Gear, Bearing & Special Tools
    G04722277Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  29. Install oil seal (1) to front case (2) so that end surface of oil seal becomes flush with that case. Apply grease "A" to oil seal lip.

    "A": Grease 99000-25010 

    Special Tool 

    (B): 09913-75520 

    Fig 26: Installing Oil Seal To Front Case
    G04722278Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  30. Using special tool, drive input gear assembly (2) into front case (1).

    Special Tool 

    (I): 09951-16080 

    Fig 27: Driving Input Gear Assembly Into Front Case
    G04722279Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  31. Fix with circlip (1) by means of snap ring pliers.

    Special Tool 

    (J): 09900-06108 

    Fig 28: Identifying Circlip & Special Tool
    G04722280Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  32. Oil to rotating parts and clean mating surfaces of center case (1) and front case (2).
  33. Apply sealant "C" to mating surface of front case (2) evenly and put cases together.
    NOTE:
    • For smooth installation of front case, apply grease to counter shaft O-ring.
    • When mating front case, make sure that input gear meshes with counter gear first.

    "C": Sealant 99000-31110 

    Fig 29: Identifying Center Case & Front Case
    G04722281Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  34. Torque 9 front case bolts (2) to specification.

    Tightening torque 

    Front case bolt d: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft) 

  35. Torque counter shaft plate fixing bolt (1) applied with thread lock cement to specification.
    NOTE:
    • After tightening bolts, check input gear and output rear shaft for smooth rotation by hand at low and high speed position.
    • Also check front drive shift for proper operation.

    "B": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Tightening torque 

    Countershaft plate bolt c: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 30: Identifying Counter Shaft Plate Fixing Bolt, Front Case Bolts & Front Case
    G04722282Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  36. Before assembling rear case (2), adjust clearance "c" selecting shim size as follows.
    Fig 31: Identifying Rear Case, Center Case, Rear Shaft No. 1 Bearing & Rear Shaft No. 2 Bearing
    G04722283Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    1. Measure rear case (1) dimension "a" (from mating surface to bearing bore bottom) by using straightedge (2) and vernier caliper. Width of straightedge "d" plus "a" is obtained.
      Fig 32: Identifying Rear Case & Straightedge
      G04722284Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    2. Place straightedge on bearing No. 2 (2) securely and measure bearing height "b" (from center case (1) mating surface to No. 2 bearing top).
      CAUTION: Bridging straightedge between No. 2 bearing and output front shaft bearing brings misreading value.
    3. Obtain clearance "c" using the following calculation.

      "c"= ("a"+"d") - ("b"+"d")

      Fig 33: Identifying Center Case & Bearing No. 2
      G04722285Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    4. Select a shim from among the following available sizes and install it in bearing bore of rear case.
      CAUTION: Installing of over sized shim beyond specification in the following table may cause tight rotation of rear shaft and consequential bearing damage.

      Shim specifications 

      SHIM SPECIFICATIONS

      Clearance "c" Shim size
      0 - 0.13 mm (0 - 0.005 in.) NO NEED
      0.13 - 0.23 mm (0.005 - 0.009 in.) 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
      0.23 - 0.33 mm (0.009 - 0.013 in.) 0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
      0.33 - 0.43 mm (0.013 - 0.017 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
      0.43 - 0.53 mm (0.017 - 0.021 in.) 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
      0.53 - 0.58 mm (0.021 - 0.023 in.) 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)
  37. Clean mating surfaces of both center (2) and rear (1) cases again, apply sealant "C" to mating surface of rear case.

    "C": Sealant 99000-31110 

    Fig 34: Identifying Center Case, Rear Case & Shim
    G04722286Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  38. Put together center case (1) and rear case (2) with installing front drive shift yoke (3) and reduction drive shift yoke (4) installed to front drive shift shaft (5) and reduction drive shift shaft (6).
    Fig 35: Identifying Center Case, Rear Case, Front Drive Shift Yoke, Reduction Drive Shift Yoke, Front Drive Shift Shaft & Reduction Drive Shift Shaft
    G04722287Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  39. Torque 15 rear case bolts (2) to specification.
    NOTE: After tightening bolts, provisionally install universal joint flange into rear shaft and check to make sure smooth rotation of shaft.

    Tightening torque 

    Rear case bolt e: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 36: Identifying Rear Case Bolts & Clamp
    G04722288Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  40. Fir reduction drive shift yoke (1) to reduction drive shift shaft (2) and front drive shift yoke (3) to front drive shift shaft (4) and fix it with spring pin (5).
    NOTE: Be careful not to let spring pin fall off.
    Fig 37: Identifying Drive Shift Yoke, Reduction Drive Shift Shaft, Front Drive Shift Yoke, Front Drive Shift Shaft And Spring Pin
    G04722289Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  41. Install steel balls, and then install 4WD switch (1), 4WD low and shift fork switch (3).

    Tightening torque 

    4WD switch a: 20 N.m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 lb-ft) 

    4WD low switch b: 20 N.m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 lb-ft) 

    Shift fork switch c: 20 N.m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 38: Identifying 4WD Switch And Shift Fork Switch
    G04722290Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  42. Install vehicle speed sensor to rear case.
  43. Fix lead of 4WD switch (1) with clamp.
  44. Clean mating surfaces of both transfer shift actuator bracket (1) and rear case (2), and with sealant "C" applied to mating surface of transfer shift actuator bracket (1), push both cases together.

    "C": Sealant 99000-31110 

  45. Confirm that front drive shift yoke and reduction drive yoke operate smoothly.
  46. Confirm resistance of 4WD switch (1), 4WD low switch (2) and transfer fork switch (3) at each transfer shift position.

    4WD switch specification 

    2H position: Continuity 

    4H position: No continuity 

    N position: No continuity 

    4L position: No continuity 

    4WD low switch specification 

    2H position: No continuity 

    4H position: No continuity 

    N position: Continuity 

    4L position: Continuity 

    Transfer fork switch specification 

    2H position: No continuity 

    4H position: Continuity 

    N position: No continuity 

    4L position: Continuity 

    Fig 39: Checking 4WD Switch, 4WD Low Switch And Transfer Fork Switch
    G04722291Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  47. Install vehicle speed sensor referring to VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  48. Shift front drive shift yoke (1) and reduction drive yoke (2) to 4H position as shown.
    Fig 40: Identifying Shift Yoke And Reduction Drive Yoke
    G04722292Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  49. Install transfer shift actuator bracket (1) to transfer rear case (2), and then tighten transfer shift actuator bracket bolts (3) first and then bolt (4).

    Tightening torque 

    Transfer shift actuator bracket mounting bolt a: 23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft) by specified procedure 

    Fig 41: Identifying Transfer Shift Actuator Bracket, Transfer Rear Case And Transfer Shift Actuator Bracket Bolts
    G04722293Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  50. Install transfer shift actuator referring to TRANSFER SHIFT ACTUATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .