On lift
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove skid plate (if equipped).
- Drain oil from transmission and transfer.
- Give match marks (1) on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown in the figure. (front and rear)
- Remove flange bolts (2) of rear propeller shaft universal joint and pull out propeller shaft (3).
- Remove flange bolts (2) of front propeller shaft universal joint and pull out propeller shaft (3).
- Remove clutch operating cylinder from transmission. It is not necessary to disconnect clutch hose from operating cylinder.NOTE:
- It is not necessary to drain transmission oil when dismounting transmission and transfer for clutch maintenance only.
- Work without draining transfer oil is possible if front propeller shaft is dismounted together with transmission and transfer.
- Remove clutch hosing lower plate.
- Disconnect couplers from 4WD switch, back up light switch and speed sensor assembly and release their harness from clamps.
- Remove nuts (1) from joint with engine.
- Apply transmission jack (1) and remove engine rear mounting member (2) taking off its bolts.
- After removing mounting member, move rearward transmission and transfer assemblies placed on jack and then lower them.
- Remove wiring harness (3) and breather hose (4).
- Separate gear shift lever case (5) and transfer assembly (2) (or extension case for 2WD model) from transmission assembly (1).