Countershaft Disassembly and Reassembly: Disassembly

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Disassembly
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CAUTION: Supporting the gear on the concave side of the puller can cause damage to the gear. Be sure to support the gear on the flat side of the puller.
  1. Remove circlip (1) using special tool and then remove washer.
    NOTE: For smooth removal of circlip, it is recommended to correct tool tips to be flat.

    Special ToolΒ 

    1. 09900-06107Β 
      Fig 1: Removing Circlip Using Special Tool
      G06868659Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Remove countershaft left bearing (2) and 6th gear (3) using puller (4) and hydraulic press and then remove 5 the gear spacer.
    CAUTION: Using an inappropriate hydraulic press or bearing puller could cause personal injury. Make sure that both the hydraulic press and bearing puller are capable of safely bearing a load of at least 5 tons (11, 000 lbs).
    Fig 2: Driving Out Left Bearing And 6th Gear Using Puller
    G06868660Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Apply puller (3) to 4th gear (2) and drive out 5th gear (1) with 4th gear using hydraulic press.
    CAUTION: To avoid gear tooth from damage, support it at flat side of bearing puller.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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