Transfer: Overview Suzuki SX4 I

The transfer is mounted on transaxle case by fastening bolt with reduction drive gear in transfer and differential case in transaxle coupled by involute spline. Driving force from transaxle is transmitted to propeller shaft through reduction drive gear, reduction driven gear and bevel gear of transfer. As bevel gears, which change the direction of driving torque axis to the direction of the angle with 90 degrees, hypoid gears are provided. Hypoid gears have an advantage of preventing gear noise, at the same time, they require accurate adjustment of tooth contact and backlash.

Scheme 1

TRANSFER SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Scheme 2

1. Lift up vehicle and check oil leakage.
2. Remove oil level / filler plug (1) and check oil level is lower end of oil level / filler plug hole (2). If oil is insufficient, pour specified oil up to plug hole.
3. Apply sealant to thread of level / filler plug, and then tighten it to specified torque. "A": Sealant 99000-31260SUZUKI Bond No.1217G Tightening torque Transfer oil level / filler plug a: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

1. Before changing oil, be sure to stop engine and lift vehicle horizontally.
2. Check leakage. If leakage exists, correct it. NOTE: Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage.
3. Remove oil filler plug (2).
4. Remove drain plug (1), and drain oil.
5. Apply sealant to thread of drain plug (1), and tighten it to specified torque. "A": Sealant 99000-31260SUZUKI Bond No.1217G Tightening torque Transfer oil drain plug a: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
6. Pour new specified oil up to lower end of oil level / filler plug hole (3). NOTE: It is highly recommended to use API GL-5 80W-90 gear oil. Transfer oil specification: API GL-5 (For SAE classification (Scheme 3)in figure.) Transfer oil capacity (Reference): 0.6 liters (1.2/1.0 US/lmp. pt)
7. Apply sealant to thread of level / filler plug, and then tighten it to specified torque. "A": Sealant 99000-31260SUZUKI Bond No.1217G Tightening torque Transfer oil level / filler plug b: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Drain transaxle oil and transfer oil.
3. Remove drive shaft assembly referring to «FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: FRONT»(ref-268926-S03899698032007102700000) .
4. Remove exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipes referring to «EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-268927-S04538007962007102700000) .
5. Remove propeller shaft referring to «PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-268928-S23663559292007102700000) .
6. Remove engine rear mounting upper nut (1), lower nut (3) and stiffeners (2).
7. Carry out Step 2) to 12) of "Removal" under «FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD MODEL)»(ref-268909-S37299048472007102700000) in order to lower transfer with front suspension frame.
8. Remove front suspension frame front mounting bolt and loosen front suspension frame rear mounting bolt a little.
9. Remove transfer to transaxle bolts (1) and nut (3) (A/T model), and then separate transfer (2) with engine rear mounting from transaxle. NOTE: When separate transfer and engine rear mounting from transaxle, check front suspension frame for dent. If any dent is found on it, apply rust retardant it.
10. Remove front suspension frame rear bolt. CAUTION: When removing transfer, be careful not to drop it. Otherwise, transfer damage and personal injury may result.
11. Lower front suspension frame with steering gear case and transfer, and then remove transfer.