Valve Body Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal
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  1. Remove CVT oil pan and oil strainer. See CVT Oil Pan and Oil Strainer Removal and InstallationΒ .
  2. Disconnect ROM connector (1), solenoid connector (3) and remove wire harness clamp (2).
  3. Remove solenoid harness fastening bolt (4), if necessary.
    Fig 1: Identifying ROM Connector, Solenoid Connector, Wire Harness Clamp & Fastening Bolt
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  4. Remove oil strainer bracket (1) from valve body by removing bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Strainer Bracket
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  5. Remove manual valve lever (1) by removing nut (2) and spring washer (3).
    Fig 3: Identifying Manual Valve Lever, Nut & Spring Washer
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  6. Remove spacer (1) from valve body.
    Fig 4: Identifying Valve Body Spacer
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  7. Remove valve body assembly according to the following procedure.
    1. Insert a pin (1) (3 mm dia.) through linkage stopper hole (2) in order to retain pulley ratio linkage.
      Fig 5: Inserting Pin Through Linkage Stopper Hole
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    2. Remove valve body bolts (1) and (2).
      Fig 6: Identifying Valve Body Bolts
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    3. Remove valve body assembly (1) from transmission case.
      NOTE: Keep the pin inserted at step a) as it is while removing the valve body.
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