Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1671

NOTE
Make sure that the end gap of the retaining
ring is not aligned with the spring retainer
claw.
6. Install the 4-5 clutch piston return spring retaining
ring (579).
a. Place the J 25024-A (3) in a vise with the forcing
screw on the bottom and backed out.
b. Place the J 45186 (1) on the 4-5 clutch piston
return spring assembly (580).
c. Place the J 21420-2 (4) from the J 23327 on top
of the forcing screw of J 25024-A (3).
d. Place the clutch housing with the J 45186 (1) on
the J 21420-2 (4) and under the arms of J
25024-A (3).
e. With the forcing screw, compress the clutch
spring to allow the installation of the retaining
ring.
f. Use J 28585 (2) or snap ring pliers to install the
retaining ring (579).
Automatic Transmission:
NOTE
Make sure that you have the correct number
of plates, and that they are in the correct
order.
7. Install the 4 fiber plates (577) and the 4 steel plates
(578) into the 4-5 clutch drum assembly (584).
8. Install the 4-5 clutch backing plate (576) into the 4-5
clutch drum assembly (584).
9. Using J 28585 install the 4-5 clutch backing plate
retaining ring (575) into the groove of the 4-5 clutch
drum assembly (584). Make sure that the end gap of
the retaining ring is not aligned with one of the
cutouts in the drum.
Reference: "4-5 Clutch Piston Travel Measurement".
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