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Shift Control Levers Removal & Installation: Installation

  1. If control lever locating bolts (1) are replaced or retightened, torque them as specified below. Replacing of control lever locating bolts (1) requires thread lock cement.

    "B":  Thread lock cement 99000-32020

    Tightening torque 

    Transmission control lever locating bolt (a):  17 N.m (1.7 kg-m, 12.5 lb-ft)

    Transfer control lever locating bolt (b):  17 N.m (1.7 kg-m, 12.5 lb-ft)

  2. Apply grease to pivot portions and seat, then install shift control lever.

    "A":  Grease 99000-25010

    Fig 1: Identifying Lubrication & Thread Lock Cement Points
    G01381387Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Install transmission boot No. 1 (1) from inside of cabin and clamp it with a new clamp (2) securely.
    Fig 2: Installing Transmission Boot
    G01381388Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Install transfer boot No. 1 (1) securely on lift and clamp it by using a new clamp (2).
    Fig 3: Installing Transfer Boot
    G01381389Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Tighten transmission boot No. 2 with boot cover (2) and console box bracket (1).

    Tightening torque 

    Control lever boot cover bolt (a):  6 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 4.5 lb-ft)

  6. Install console box.
NOTE: Be sure that flare end of transmission boot No. 3 (3) is engaged with console box.
Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Boot, Boot Cover & Console Box Bracket
G01381390Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.