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Transfer Dismounting and Remounting: Dismounting

  1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
  2. Drain transaxle oil and transfer oil.
  3. Remove drive shaft assembly referring to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: FRONT .
  4. Remove exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipes referring to EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove propeller shaft referring to PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove engine rear mounting upper nut (1), lower nut (3) and stiffeners (2).
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Rear Mounting Upper Nut, Lower Nut And Stiffeners
    G04847425Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Carry out Step 2) to 12) of "Removal" under FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD MODEL) in order to lower transfer with front suspension frame.
  8. Remove front suspension frame front mounting bolt and loosen front suspension frame rear mounting bolt a little.
  9. Remove transfer to transaxle bolts (1) and nut (3) (A/T model), and then separate transfer (2) with engine rear mounting from transaxle.
    NOTE: When separate transfer and engine rear mounting from transaxle, check front suspension frame for dent. If any dent is found on it, apply rust retardant it.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Bolts And Nut
    G04847426Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Remove front suspension frame rear bolt.
    CAUTION: When removing transfer, be careful not to drop it. Otherwise, transfer damage and personal injury may result.
  11. Lower front suspension frame with steering gear case and transfer, and then remove transfer.