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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2009XL7 PREMIUM, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCASE COVER ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLELOW AND REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON INSTALLATION

2009 Suzuki XL7 Premium, AWD

Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation

2009 Suzuki XL7 Premium, AWDSECTION Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation

Fig 1: Identifying Low And Reverse Clutch Piston Installation

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

COMPONENT NAME REFERENCE

Callout	Component Name
1	Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Assembly Procedure Install the L/R piston with the air bleed positioned at the alignment feature on the cover, using J-46628-1 seal protector. This will orient the piston fingers with the openings in the case. J-46628-1 seal protector prevents the piston seal lip from damage during installation. Apply a thin coat of ATF to the I.D. of J-46628-1 seal protector to ease the installation of the piston. Special Tools J-46628-1 Piston Seal Protector For equivalent regional tools, refer to SPECIAL TOOLS - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 6T70/6T75 .
2	Low and Reverse Clutch Spring
3	Low and Reverse Clutch Spring Retaining Ring Tip: Do not align the retainer opening with other retaining ring openings. Special Tools J-46628-2 Spring Compressor For equivalent regional tools, refer to SPECIAL TOOLS - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 6T70/6T75 .

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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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