Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1699

NOTE
When the front differential transfer drive gear
assembly (14) is installed correctly, the front
differential transfer drive gear assembly and
the output gear will mesh evenly. If not, the
front differential transfer drive gear assembly
did not clear all 4-5 clutch plates in the 4-5
clutch assembly or is not seated into the
front differential transfer drive gear assembly
rear bearing assembly, located in the
transmission case cover assembly.
2. Using J 45053 install the front differential transfer
drive gear assembly (14) to the transmission case
assembly.
NOTE
The front differential transfer drive gear
thrust washer (264) is available as a select fit
washer.
3. Using the front differential transfer drive gear thrust
bearing washer (264) without any letter markings,
install onto the front differential transfer drive gear
assembly (14).
4. Install the front differential transfer drive gear thrust
bearing assembly (263) onto the front differential
transfer drive gear thrust bearing washer (264).
Automatic Transmission:
5. Place a straight edge on the top of the rollers on the
thrust bearing to reach across to the case surface.
6. Using a feeler gage, measure (a) between the
straight edge and the case.
Specification
0.05-0.20 mm (0.002-0.008 in)
7. If the measurement is not within specifications, refer
to "Shim Size Specifications", Front Differential
Transfer Drive Gear Thrust Bearing Washer (264), to
select the correct thickness thrust washer.
8. If the measurement is not obtainable, using the
thickest washer, the 1-2 reverse internal gear (594)
will require removal and then a thicker shim (596)
installed. Refer to "1-2-Reverse Carrier Gear
Assembly Installation".
9. Refer to "Shim Size Specifications", 1-2 Reverse
Internal Gear Shim (596) to select the correct
thickness of shim to obtain the correct measurement.
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