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CVT Assembly Dismounting and Remounting: Dismounting

  1. Dismount transaxle with engine. See ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  2. For 2WD model, remove engine rear mounting No. 1 bracket and engine rear mounting No. 2 bracket with stiffener. See ENGINE MOUNTINGS COMPONENTS
  3. Remove front drive shaft. See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  4. For 4WD model, remove transfer. See TRANSFER DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING
  5. For 2WD model, remove center shaft. See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  6. Remove drive plate cover. See OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  7. Remove torque converter No. 1 and No. 2 bolt as follows:
    1. Insert flat-head rod or the like (2) to hole (3) of transaxle case as shown in figure.
    2. Lock drive plate (1), engage a flat-head rod or the like (2) with gear of drive plate as shown figure.
    3. Remove torque converter No. 1 or No. 2 bolt through drive plate cover opening.
    4. Turn crankshaft by 60° by turning crankshaft pulley bolt using wrench.
    5. Repeat Step  a) through  c) for 5 times.
      Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Case
      G06866815Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Remove starting motor. See STARTING MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  9. Remove bolts and nut fastening engine and transaxle, then detach transaxle from engine.
    NOTE: When detaching transaxle from engine, move it in parallel with crankshaft and use care so as not to apply excessive force to drive plate and torque converter.
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