Transfer; Motor-Shift Type; Precautions; Transfer Warning - Suzuki GRAND VITARA Owner's Manual

Transfer

Motor-Shift Type (Transfer with Shift Actuator)

Transfer Warning

WARNING
!
This transfer has a center differential.
When testing with 2-wheel chassis
dynamometer or speedometer tester (which
tester roller is driven by vehicle wheels), be
sure to make the vehicle as rear wheel drive
or as front wheel drive temporarily as
follows.
Otherwise, front wheels drive rear wheels or
vise-versa and personal injury may result.
1) Remove front propeller shaft or rear propeller shaft
referring to "Propeller Shaft Removal and
Installation: in Section 3D".
2) Install special tool (cap) to flange yoke cover hole
(front or rear) of transfer (1) and fix it to transfer or
hook with string to prevent oil leakage from transfer.
Special tool
(A): 09928–36510
3) Pour specified oil into transfer up to lever plug hole if
front propeller shaft is removed.
4) Shift transfer to 4H-lock position as follows.

Transfer Description

The aluminum transfer case directly connected to the back of the transmission contains input gear, counter gear, rear
output shaft, front output shaft, center differential, drive chain and their accompanying gears, hubs, sleeves, fork, etc.
The center differential is installed in the transfer. With the torque induction type LSD used in the center differential, the
effect of LSD works when a rotation difference between front and rear wheels is occurring.
Transfer: Motor-Shift Type (Transfer with Shift Actuator) 3C-1

Precautions

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General Description

• M16 engine model:
Remove lever bolt (1) on transfer, push down
lever to 4H-lock position (2) and fix lever with bolt.
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• J20 engine model:
Shift transfer to 4H-lock position by turning
transfer switch.

Precautions in Diagnosing Trouble

• Do not disconnect the following parts before
confirming diagnostic information (DTC, etc.) stored in
4WD control module memory. These actions will
erase memorized information in 4WD control module
memory.
– Disconnection of coupler from 4WD control module
– Disconnection of battery cable from battery
– Disconnection of ground wire harness of 4WD
control module
– Disconnect main fuse from fuse box
• Diagnostic information stored in 4WD control module
memory can be cleared as well as checked by using
SUZUKI scan tool. Before using scan tool, read its
Operator's (Instruction) Manual carefully to have good
understanding as to what functions are available and
how to use it.
• Be sure to read "Precautions for Electrical Circuit
Service:" before inspection and observe what is
written there.
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