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Manual Transmission Unit Assembly

NOTE:
  • Before assembly, wash and inspect each part and apply specified gear oil to sliding faces of bearing and gear.
  • Use new circlips on shaft for installation. Don't reuse circlips.
  1. Set intermediate case (1) to vise (3). Clean mating surfaces of intermediate case both sides, if intermediate case is reused.
    Fig 1: Setting Intermediate Case To Vise
    G00798190Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Install main shaft assembly (1) to intermediate case.
    Fig 2: Installing Main Shaft Assembly To Intermediate Case
    G00798191Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    NOTE: When fitting of intermediate case (1) and bearing is tight, tap rear face of intermediate case (1) with plastic hammer lightly as it will cause main shaft assembly (2) to install.
    Fig 3: Taping Rear Face Of Intermediate Case Using Plastic Hammer
    G00798192Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Fix with C-ring (1) by using special tool.

    Special tool 

    (A): 09900-06107 

    Fig 4: Fixing Intermediate Case With C-Ring Using Special Tool
    G00798193Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Align key slots of synchronizer ring and synchronizer keys and set input shaft assembly to main shaft assembly. Check that input shaft assembly turns lightly.
    Fig 5: Aligning Key Slots Of Synchronizer Ring And Synchronizer Keys
    G00798194Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Fix with C-ring to counter shaft rear bearing.
  6. Install counter shaft (1) and rear bearing (2) to intermediate case.
    NOTE:
    • When installing bearing, bring it so that its C-ring side is at rear side of intermediate case as shown.
    • When fitting of intermediate case and bearing is tight, tap outer race of bearing lightly and evenly with plastic hammer.
    Fig 6: Installing Counter Shaft And Rear Bearing To Intermediate Case
    G00798195Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Install bearing plate (1).

    Tightening torque 

    Bearing plate bolt (a): 19 N.m (1.9 kg-m, 14.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 7: Installing Bearing Plate
    G00798196Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Install reverse idle gear (1) and shaft (2).
    Fig 8: Installing Reverse Idle Gear And Shaft
    G00798197Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Tighten reverse gear shift bolt (1) to specification.

    Tightening torque 

    Reverse gear shaft bolt (a): 18 N.m (1.8 kg-m, 13.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 9: Tightening Reverse Gear Shift Bolt
    G00798198Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Install reverse link stay (1).

    Tightening torque 

    Reverse link stay bolt (a): 19 N.m (1.9 kg-m, 14.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 10: Installing Reverse Link Stay
    G00798199Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Set ball (1) and thrust washer (2) to counter shaft.
    Fig 11: Setting Ball And Thrust Washer To Counter Shaft
    G00798200Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  12. Install needle bearing (1), counter shaft 5th gear (2) and synchronizer ring.
    NOTE: When setting synchronizer ring to sleeve of 5th gear, align synchronizer key slot to key.
    Fig 12: Installing Synchronizer Ring To Sleeve Of 5Th Gear
    G00798201Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Press-fit 5th speed synchronizer dog (1) to countershaft with press (2) and special tool (B).

    Special tool 

    (B): 09927-08220 

    Fig 13: Press-Fiting 5Th Speed Synchronizer Dog To Countershaft Using Press And Special Tool
    G00798202Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Select circlip (1) that will make clearance in circlip groove 0.1 mm (0.0039 in.) or less.

    Circlip thickness specification 

    Fig 14: Circlip Thickness Specification Chart
    G00798203Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    Fig 15: Checking Circlip Thickness Using Thickness Gauge
    G00798204Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  15. Fix with circlip (1) as shown in the figure and check that counter 5th gear turns lightly.
    Fig 16: Fixing Circlip
    G00798205Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  16. Check counter shaft 5th gear (1) thrust clearance by using thickness gauge (2).

    Counter shaft 5th gear thrust clearance 

    0.1 - 0.3 mm (0.0039 - 0.0118 in.) 

    Fig 17: Checking Counter Shaft 5Th Gear Thrust Clearance Using Thickness Gauge
    G00798206Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  17. Install low speed gear shift fork, high speed gear shift fork and shaft.
  18. Apply thread lock cement to thread of fork bolt and tighten bolt to specification.

    "A": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Tightening torque 

    Shift fork bolt (a): 20 N.m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 18: Tightening Fork Bolt
    G00798207Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  19. Fix new circlip (1) to high gear shift shaft by using lever or the like and hammer.
    Fig 19: Fixing New Circlip To High Gear Shift Shaft Using Lever
    G00798208Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  20. Apply grease "A" to locating roller No. 2 (1) and install roller (1) to low gear shift shaft (2).

    "A": Grease 99000-25010 

    Fig 20: Installing Roller To Low Gear Shift Shaft
    G00798209Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  21. Supporting locating roller No. 3 (1) by magnet (2), insert low gear shift shaft (3) to intermediate case and low speed gear shift fork.
    Fig 21: Supporting Roller No. 3 Using Magnet
    G00798210Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  22. Apply thread lock cement "A" to thread of fork bolt and tighten bolt to specification.

    "A": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Tightening torque 

    Shift fork bolt (a): 20 N.m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 22: Tightening Shift Fork Bolt
    G00798211Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  23. Fix with new circlip (1) to low gear shift shaft (2) by using lever or the like and hammer.
    Fig 23: Fixing New Circlip To Low Gear Shift Shaft Using Lever Or Like And Hammer
    G00798212Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  24. Apply grease to locating roller No. 2 (1) and install roller No. 2 (1) to reverse gear shift shaft (2).

    "A": Grease 99000-25010 

    Fig 24: Installing Roller No. 2 To Reverse Gear Shift Shaft
    G00798213Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  25. Assemble reverse gear shift link assembly.
  26. Insert reverse gear shift shaft (2) into reverse gear shift link assembly and intermediate case while holding locating roller No. 1 (1) with magnet (3).
  27. Supporting locating roller No. 1 (1) with magnet (3), insert reverse gear shift shaft (2) into reverse gear shift link and intermediate case.
    Fig 25: Inserting Reverse Gear Shift Shaft Into Reverse Gear Shift Link And Intermediate Case
    G00798214Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  28. Fix with new circlip (1) to reverse gear shift shaft by using rod or the like and hammer.
    Fig 26: Fixing New Circlip To Reverse Gear Shift Shaft Using Rod Or Like And Hammer
    G00798215Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  29. Drive pin into reverse gear shift link (1) and shaft (2) by using special tool (C).

    Special tool 

    (C): 09922-85811 

    Fig 27: Installing Pin Into Reverse Gear Shift Link And Shaft Using Special Tool
    G00798216Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  30. Install reverse gear shift yoke (1) and 5th gear shift fork (2) as shown in the figure.
    Fig 28: Installing Reverse Gear Shift Yoke And 5th Gear Shift Fork
    G00798217Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  31. Supporting ball (1) with magnet (3) as shown in the figure, insert 5th gear shift shaft (2) to 5th gear shift fork (4) and reverse gear shift yoke (5).
    Fig 29: Supporting Ball With Magnet
    G00798218Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  32. Supporting ball (1) with magnet (3) as shown in the figure, insert 5th gear shift shaft (2) into intermediate case (4).
    Fig 30: Supporting Ball With Magnet For Inserting 5Th Gear Shift Shaft Into Intermediate Case
    G00798219Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  33. Apply thread lock cement "A" to thread of fork bolt and tighten bolt to specification.

    "A": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Tightening torque 

    5th gear shift fork bolt (a): 20 N.m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 31: Applying Thread Lock Cement To Thread Of Fork Bolt
    G00798220Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  34. Insert 5th-reverse gear shift shaft (1) to reverse gear shift yoke and drive pin into shaft and yoke.

    Special tool 

    (C): 09922-85811 

    Fig 32: Driving Pin Into Shaft And Yoke
    G00798221Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  35. Install locating balls, locating springs and locating screw after checking free length of locating springs.

    Locating springs free length 

    Fig 33: Locating Springs Free Length Specification
    G00798222Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    NOTE: For 5th gear locating spring, use shorter spring (1).

    "A": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Tightening torque 

    Locating spring screw (a): 19 N.m (1.9 kg-m, 14.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 34: Installing Locating Balls, Locating Springs And Locating Screw
    G00798223Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  36. Place intermediate case assembly upright as shown in the figure by using workbench or the like.
    Fig 35: Placing Intermediate Case Assembly
    G00798224Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  37. Apply sealant evenly to front case side of intermediate case (1) as shwon in the figure.

    "A": Sealant 99000-31110 

    Fig 36: Applying Sealant Evenly To Front Case Side Of Intermediate Case
    G00798225Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  38. Clean mating surface of front case (1) and install it to intermediate case.
    Fig 37: Installing Front Case To Intermediate Case
    G00798226Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  39. Fix C-rings (1,2) to bearings as shown in the figure.

    Special tool 

    (A): 09900-06107 

    Fig 38: Fixing C-Rings To Bearings
    G00798227Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  40. Apply cement "A" to input shaft bearing retainer bolt and install input shaft bearing retainer (1), new gasket and its bolts.

    "A": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Tightening torque 

    Input shaft bearing retainer bolt (a): 17 N.m (1.7 kg-m, 12.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 39: Installing Input Shaft Bearing Retainer
    G00798228Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  41. Clean mating surface of rear case and apply sealant evenly to rear case side of intermediate case.

    : Sealant 99000-31110 

  42. Install rear case to intermediate case.

    Tightening torque 

    Rear case to intermediate case bolt (a): 35 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 40: Installing Rear Case To Intermediate Case
    G00798229Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  43. With tip end of gear shift shaft inner lever (1) hooked on head of gear shift shaft (2), insert gear shift inner shaft (3) into gear shift shaft inner lever.
    Fig 41: Inserting Gear Shift Inner Shaft Into Gear Shift Shaft Inner Lever
    G00798230Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  44. Apply cement "A" to inner gear shift shaft bolt / plug and tighten them to specification.

    "A": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Tightening torque 

    Gear shift shaft inner bolt (a): 39 N.m (3.9 kg-m, 28.5 lb-ft) 

    Gear shift shaft inner plug (b): 19 N.m (1.9 kg-m, 14.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 42: Tightening Gear Shift Shaft Inner Bolt And Plug
    G00798231Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  45. Tighten return spring low bolt and return spring reverse bolt (black color) (1).
    NOTE: Install return spring reverse bolt (black color) (1) to left side of case.

    Tightening torque 

    Return spring reverse bolt (black color) (a): 28 N.m (2.8 kg-m, 20.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 43: Tightening Return Spring Low Bolt And Return Spring Reverse Bolt
    G00798232Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  46. Apply cement to locating screw (1) and install locating ball (3), locating spring (2) and screw to rear case.

    Locating spring free length "a" 

    Standard: 22.1 mm (0.87 in.) 

    Limit: 21.4 mm (0.84 in.) 

    "A": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Tightening torque 

    Locating screw (a): 19 N.m (1.9 kg-m, 14.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 44: Installing Locating Ball, Locating Spring And Screw To Rear Case
    G00798233Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  47. Install back-up light switch and new gasket.

    Tightening torque 

    Back-up light switch (a): 45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 45: Installing Back-Up Light Switch
    G00798234Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  48. Install clutch housing (3) and torque its bolts to specification.

    Tightening torque 

    Clutch housing bolt (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 46: Installing Clutch Housing
    G00798235Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.