Transfer Dismounting and Remounting: Dismounting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
Drain the following oils and fluids.
- Manual transaxle oil (M/T model): MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE
- CVT fluid (CVT model): CVT FLUID CHANGE
- Transfer oil: Transfer Oil Change
- P/S fluid (Hydraulic P/S model): P/S FLUID CHANGE
Remove right side drive shaft assembly, see FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove propeller shaft, see PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Carry out Step 2) to 13) of "Removal" under FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD MODEL) .
Remove engine rear mounting.
Disconnect breather hose (1).
Remove transfer stiffener (2), transfer bolts and transfer nut.
Separate transfer (3) from transaxle.
CAUTION: When you remove the transfer assembly, it could slip out of your hands and drop, causing personal injury or damage to the transfer assembly. When removing the transfer assembly, be careful not to drop it.

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer And Breather Hose
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Lower front suspension frame with steering gear case and transfer, and then remove transfer.
Remove O-ring (1) and dowel pin (2).

Fig 2: Identifying O-Ring And Dowel Pin
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.