Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1664

5A-254 Automatic Transmission:
6. Insert DT-47687 (1) into the axle shaft opening of
the differential and rotate DT-47687 (1) until it
engages with the differential pinion shaft (645).
7. Using a torque wrench, measure the rotational
torque required to slowly rotate the front differential
assembly and note the readings.
Tightening torque
Specification should be within 0.70-1.20 N⋅m (6-
11 lb in).
8. If the obtained measurement is within specifications,
the differential shim replacement is not necessary.
If obtained measurement is not within the listed
specifications, the front differential bearing race shim
must be replaced.
9. Remove DT-47687 (1) from the front differential
assembly.
10. Remove the torque converter housing assembly and
the front differential assembly from the transmission
case.
Reference: "Output Gear Assembly Installation".
Reference: "Transmission Case Inspection".
Front Differential Bearing Race and
Selective Shim Removal
Reference: "Output Gear Assembly Removal".
Special tool
J 45124 Removal Bridge
J 45160 Differential Bearing Race Remover
1. Install the J 45160 onto the bearing race taking care
to make sure the bottom of the tool is all the way
down inside the race and seats flat on top of the
selective shim before tightening.
2. Using two wrenches tighten J 45160 to firmly seat
the tool into the bearing race for removal.
3. Position the adjustable leg sections of J 45124 (1) to
seat squarely onto the top of the case section
around the front differential bearing race (90).
4. Attach J 45124 (1) to J 45160 (2) and hand tighten
the center bolt to lightly apply tension to prevent
movement of the tool assembly. Reinspect the
position of the adjustable legs of J 45124 (1) to
ensure that the front differential bearing race will