Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 391

Step
1. With the flywheel/flexplate-to-torque converter access
cover still removed, and with the vehicle still raised, mark
the position of the transmission torque converter in relation
to the engine flywheel/flexplate.
2. Disconnect the torque converter and move it away from
the flywheel/flexplate.
3. Secure the transmission torque converter away from the
engine flywheel/flexplate to avoid accidental engagement
with the flywheel/flexplate.
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4. Lower the vehicle, start the engine and allow the engine to
idle.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to "Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle: ".
6. Visually inspect the flywheel/flexplate for excessive lateral
runout.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Turn OFF the ignition.
Did the flywheel/flexplate exhibit excessive lateral runout?
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to "Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle: ".
2. Inspect the flywheel/flexplate for the following:
6 – Looseness at the engine crankshaft
– Cracks and/or damage
– Missing balance weights
Did the flywheel/flexplate exhibit any of the conditions listed?
1. With the transmission torque converter still secured away
from the engine flywheel/flexplate to avoid accidental
engagement with the flywheel/flexplate, lower the vehicle.
2. Block the front wheels.
3. Apply BOTH the service brakes and the park brake.
4. With the scan tool and the J 38792-A still installed, start
the engine.
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5. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL or PARK.
6. Slowly increase the engine RPM to the level at which the
disturbance is most noticeable.
7. Record the engine RPM obtained on the scan tool and the
most dominant frequency reading if obtained on the J
38792-A.
8. Turn OFF the ignition.
Has the disturbance been significantly reduced or eliminated?
1. If the flywheel/flexplate is loose at the engine crankshaft,
tighten the flywheel/flexplate mounting bolts in sequence
and to specification.
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2. If the flywheel/flexplate is cracked, damaged, and/or has
missing balance weights, replace the damaged flywheel/
flexplate.
Did you complete the tightening or replacement?
Action
Engine Mechanical:
Yes
Go to Step 8 Go to Step 6
Go to Step 8 Go to Step 7
Go to Step 9 Go to Step 11
Go to Step 20
1D-51
No
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