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Replacing And Tightening Torque Converter Bolts During Transmission Replacement (TS 01 12200)

Publication date: 2010-12-20
Reference number: TS 01 12200

REPLACING AND TIGHTENING TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS DURING TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT

REPLACING AND TIGHTENING TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS DURING TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 01 12200, Date of Issue:  December 20, 2010
SUZUKI: 1986~2010 ALL
SECTION: Transmission

CONDITION

Abnormal operation and damage to new and remanufactured automatic transmissions, resulting from improper installation of the torque converter bolts.

CAUSE

Incorrect tightening of correct bolts, and/or the installation of incorrect bolt(s) which secure the drive plate to the torque converter, damaging the torque converter clutch, resulting in clutch material contaminating the transmission assembly.

CORRECTION

Please take care to reuse the same correct bolts  that were removed from the torque converter, or replace them with correct new parts. Always follow the service manual procedure and specification for proper tightening torque. 

PART(S) INFORMATION

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part Number Description Qty. Notes
Please find the part numbers for the replacement Torque Converter Bolts in the tables below along with the relating tightening torque specs.
The part numbers listed in this bulletin are current as of Nov. 2010, please order bolts through a current parts guide or the EPC to ensure accuracy.

For vehicles that use two different torque converter bolts, please refer to this illustration and instruction to determine the proper installation sequence.

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AERIO

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (AERIO)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
Aerio 2002-2003 19 1.9 14 09103-08335 6  
2004-2007 25 2.5 18.1 09103-08335 6  

EQUATOR

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (EQUATOR)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
Equator 2009-2010 51 5.2 38 21111-82Z00 4 2.5L
2009-2010 74 7.5 55 21111-82Z00 4 4.0L

ESTEEM

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (ESTEEM)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
Esteem 1995-1997 19 1.9 14 09137-08005 6  
1998-2002 19 1.9 14 09103-08335 6  

FORENZA

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (FORENZA)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
Forenza 2004-2008 45 4.5 33 20999-86Z00 3  

XL7 (JC636)

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - XL7 (JC636)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
XL7 2007-2008 60   44 22622-78J00 6  
2009 62   46 22622-78J20 4  

GRAND VITARA

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (GRAND VITARA)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
Grand Vitara 1999-2008 65 6.5 47 09103-10340 1 Type 1
09103-10286 3 Type 2
2009-2010 30 3 22.5 09103-08508 1 Type 1 4AT 2.4L
09103-08507 5 Type 2
2009-2010 65 6.5 47 09103-10340 1 Type 1 5AT 3.2L
09103-10286 5 Type 2

VITARA

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (VITARA)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
Vitara 1999-2003 65 6.5 47 09103-10340 1 Type 1 SQ416
09103-10286 2 Type 2
1999-2003 65 6.5 47 09103-10340 1 Type 1 SQ420
09103-10286 5 Type 2
2004-2005 65 6.5 47 09103-10340 1 Type 1
09103-10286 3 Type 2

XL-7 (JA627)

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - XL-7 (JA627)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
XL-7 2001-2006 65 6.5 47 09103-10340 1 Type 1
09103-10286 3 Type 2

KIZASHI

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (KIZASHI)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
Kizashi 2010 23 2.3 17 09103-08516 5 Type 2
09103-08517 1 Type 1

SIDEKICK

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (SIDEKICK)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
Sidekick 1989-91 55 5.5 40 09103-10246 3 Product of Japan
01517-10163 3 Product of Canada
1992-1995 55 5.5 40 09103-10286 3 C Model (8 Valve)
60-70 6.0-7.0 43.5-50.5 09103-10286 3 V Model (16 Valve)
1996-1998 55 5.5 40 09103-10286 3 C Model (8 Valve)
65 6.5 47 09103-10286 3 V Model (16 Valve)

SIDEKICK SPORT

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (SIDEKICK SPORT)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
Sidekick Sport 1996 65 6.5 47 09137-08005 6  
65 6.5 47 09103-10286 6 JS3TD21V_T4102341~
1997-1998 65 6.5 47 09103-10286 6  

X-90

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (X-90)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
X-90 1996-1998 65 6.5 47 09103-10286 3  

SWIFT

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (SWIFT)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
Swift 1989-1997 18-19 1.8-1.9 13-14 09137-08005 6  
1998-1999 18-19 1.8-1.9 13-14 09103-08335 6  
2000-2001 19 1.9 14 09103-08335 6  

SX-4

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (SX-4)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
SX-4 2007-2009 23 2.3 17 09103-08516 5 Type 2
09103-08517 1 Type 1
2010 23 2.3 17 09103-08516 5 Type 2 CVT
09103-08517 1 Type 1

VERONA

TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (VERONA)

Model Model Year(s) Tightening Torque Part Number of Converter Bolts Qty Notes
N-m kgf-m lb-ft
Verona 2004-2006 45 4.5 33 20999-86Z00 3