Center Support Components: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Assemble components by reversing disassembly procedure and noting the following points.

Snap both ends of sun gear seal ring (1) securely.

Fig 1: Snapping Ends Of Sun Gear Seal Ring Securely
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Do not open sun gear seal ring more than necessary.
Always use new O-ring and apply A/T fluid before installation.
When installing O-ring, make sure that it is not kinked or caught.
Push in brake piston horizontally.
When installing brake piston return spring, be careful so that spring will not fall or tilt.
When installing snap ring, do not align lug (1) of retainer with opening in snap ring (2).

Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
When installing brake discs, brake plates and clutch backing plate, refer to Center Support Components .
Install clutch backing plate with its chamfered side facing brake disc.

Fig 3: Installing Clutch Backing Plate
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
After installing each retaining backing plate ring, measure movement of brake piston again.
If it is not within standard range, it is possible that ring is not installed properly. Then disassemble and reassemble again.

Standard movement of B1, B2 brake piston
1. B1: 1.00 - 1.20 mm (0.039 - 0.047 in.)
2. B2: 1.01 - 2.25 mm (0.040 - 0.089 in.)