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Transmission Shift Control Lever Removal and 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":  Cement 99000-32020

    Tightening torque 

    1. Transmission control lever locating bolt (a):  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: Applying Grease To Pivot Portions & Seat
    G01326089Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Set shift control lever (2) to shift lever case.
  4. With gear shift control case cover (1) pushed down by hand, turn gear shift control case cover (1) to clockwise.
    Fig 2: Turning Gear Shift Control Case Cover To Clockwise
    G01326090Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Install boot No. 1 (1) from inside of cabin and clamp it with a new clamp (2) securely.
    Fig 3: Installing Boot No. 1 From Inside Of Cabin
    G01326091Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install boot No. 2 with boot cover (2) and console box bracket (1).

    Tightening torque 

    1. Control lever boot cover bolt (a):  15 N.m (1.5 kg-m, 11.0 lb-ft)
    Fig 4: Installing Boot No. 2 With Boot Cover
    G01326092Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Install console box.
  8. After fitting boot No. 3 (1) to covers (2), install covers (2) to center console boxes.
    Fig 5: Installing Covers To Center Console Boxes
    G01326093Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.