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Transfer Assembly Disassembly and Reassembly: Reassembly
- Select appropriate shim as follows.
- Measure distance "a" between taper roller bearing outer races of reduction driven gear assembly (1).
- Measure depth "b" of left case (2) and "c" of right case (3).
- Obtain adjusting shim thickness by the following equation.THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS
Necessary shim thickness = Depth "b" + Depth "c" - Distance "a" + 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) - Select a shim which is close to half thickness of the calculated value (necessary shim thickness) from among the available shims to install it between bearing and case at each of right and left sides.
For example:
Measure distance "a" is 110.75 mm (4.360 in.).
Measure depth "b" is 85.8 mm (3.378 in.).
Measure depth "c" is 26.55 mm (1.045 in.).
Necessary shim thickness = 85.8 mm (3.378 in.) + 26.55 mm (1.045 in.) - 110.75 mm (4.360 in.) + 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) = 1.7 mm (0.067 in.)
1.7 mm (0.067 in.) ÷ 2 = 0.85 mm (0.033 in.)
Calculated thickness of new shim = 0.85 mm (0.033 in.)
Available reduction driven gear shim thickness
0.60, 0.65, 0.70, 0.75, 0.80, 0.85, 0.90, 0.95, 1.00 and 1.05 mm (0.024, 0.026, 0.028, 0.030, 0.031, 0.033, 0.035, 0.037, 0.039 and 0.041 in.)
- Clean mating surface of right and left cases, and apply sealant to right case (1) as shown in figure by such amount that its section is 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) in diameter.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1217G)
- Assemble the following parts in right and left cases by reversing disassembling procedure.
- Reduction drive gear assembly (1)
- Reduction driven gear assembly (3)
- Bearing outer races (2)
- Reduction driven gear shims (5)
- Dowel pin (6)
- Tighten transfer case bolts (4) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Transfer case bolt (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
- Select bevel pinion shim (3) referring to step 1) of "Reassembly" under TRANSFER OUTPUT RETAINER ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY .
- Inspect tooth contact according to BEVEL GEAR TOOTH CONTACT INSPECTION .
- Install transfer output retainer assembly (2) with bevel pinion shim (3) to transfer left case (4) by tightening retainer bolt (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Transfer output retainer bolt (a): 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lbf-ft)
- Install bolt to bolt hole of flange (2), set dial gauge measuring tip at right angles to bolt (1) as shown in figure. Holding reduction driven gear by hand, take measurement backlash of pinion and bevel gear.NOTE: If backlash exceeds specification given below, adjust it by changing thickness ratio of shims assembled in right and left cases in Step 3).
Special Tool
- 09900-20607
- 09900-20701
Bevel pinion & bevel gear backlash
: 0.1 - 0.2 mm (0.0039 - 0.0078 in.)
- Install intermediate shaft bearing (1) to intermediate shaft (2) by using special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09913-84510
- Install intermediate shaft (2) with bearing (3) in transfer.
- Install new snap ring (1) to transfer right case by using snap ring pliers.
- Apply grease to new right case oil seal No. 1 lip.
"A": Grease 99000-25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)
- Drive right case oil seal No. 1 (1) in transfer right case (2) by using special tool and hammer.
Special Tool
(A): 09925-16010
Intermediate output oil seal installing depth
"a": 1.5 - 2.0 mm (0.059 - 0.078 in.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.