Removal Procedure

2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Place the transaxle in neutral (N).
  1. Remove the transmission wiring harness. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDUREΒ .
    Fig 1: Identifying Control Valve Body Bolts, Fluid Passage Cover & Gasket
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  2. Remove the 2 control valve body bolts/screws (31), control valve body fluid passage cover (37) and gasket (38).
    Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Body Mounting Bolts
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  3. Remove the 6 control valve body mounting bolts/screws (1-6).
    Fig 3: Identifying Manual Shift Detent Lever Assembly, Manual Valve Link & Control Valve Body Assembly
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  4. While holding the control valve body assembly, disconnect the manual shift detent lever assembly (710) from the manual valve link (336).
  5. Move the detent lever assembly clockwise for ease of removing the manual valve.
  6. Remove the control valve body assembly (39).
    Fig 4: Identifying Transaxle Case Fluid Passage Seals (1 Of 2)
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  7. Remove the 2 transaxle case fluid passage seals (86).
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