Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1679

5. Using J 28585, remove the direct clutch backing
plate retaining ring (554) from the forward and direct
clutch housing assembly - with input shaft (567).
6. Remove the following components from the forward
and direct clutch housing assembly - with input shaft
(567):
– The direct clutch backing plate (555)
– The 4 direct clutch fiber plates (556)
– The 4 direct clutch steel plates (557)
– The direct clutch apply plate (558)
Automatic Transmission:
7. Remove the direct clutch spring retaining ring (559).
a. Place the J 25024-A (1) in a vise with the forcing
screw on the bottom and backed out.
b. Place the J 45186 (2) over the shaft of the
forward direct clutch housing and input shaft
assembly (567).
c. Place the J 21420-2 (4) from the J 23327 on top
of the forcing screw of J 25024-A (1).
d. With the forcing screw, compress the clutch
spring to allow the removal of the retaining ring.
e. Use J 28585 (3) or snap ring pliers to remove
the retaining ring.
f. Remove the tools.
8. Remove the direct clutch spring assembly (560).
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