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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
    G04100250Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Install main shaft assembly (1) to intermediate case.
    Fig 2: Installing Main Shaft Assembly To Intermediate Case
    G04100251Courtesy 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 With Plastic Hammer
    G04100252Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Fix with C-ring (1) by using special tool.

    Special tool 

    (A): 09900-06107 

    Fig 4: Fixing With C-Ring By Using Special Tool
    G04100253Courtesy 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
    G04100254Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Install countershaft (1) and rear bearing (2) to intermediate case.
    NOTE: When fitting of intermediate case and bearing is tight, tap outer race of bearing lightly and evenly with plastic hammer.
    Fig 6: Installing Countershaft And Rear Bearing To Intermediate Case
    G04100255Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. 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
    G04100256Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Install reverse idle gear (1) and shaft (2).
    Fig 8: Installing Reverse Idle Gear And Shaft
    G04100257Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. 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 To Specification
    G04100258Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. 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
    G04100259Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Set ball (1) and thrust washer (2) to countershaft.
    Fig 11: Setting Ball And Thrust Washer To Countershaft
    G04100260Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Install needle bearing (1), countershaft 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 Needle Bearing, Countershaft 5th Gear And Synchronizer Ring
    G04100261Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  12. Press-fit 5th speed synchronizer dog (1) to countershaft with hydraulic press (2) and special tool.

    Special tool 

    (B): 09927-08220 

    Fig 13: Pressing-Fit 5th Speed Synchronizer Dog To Countershaft With Hydraulic Press And Special Tool
    G04100262Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Select circlip (1) that will make clearance in circlip groove 0.1 mm (0.0039 in.) or less.
    CIRCLIP THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS

    ID mark Circlip thickness ID mark Circlip thickness
    A 2.80 - 2.85 mm (0.1102-0.1122 in.) E 3.00 - 3.05 mm (0.1181-0.1201 in.)
    B 2.85-2.90 mm (0.1122-0.1142 in.) F 3.05-3.10 mm (0.1201-0.1220 in.)
    C 2.90 - 2.95 mm (0.1142-0.1161 in.) G 3.10-3.15 mm (0.1220-0.1240 in.)
    D 2.95 - 3.00 mm (0.1162-0.1181 in.)    
    Fig 14: Selecting Circlip In Circlip Groove
    G04100263Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Fix with circlip (1) as shown in the figure and check that counter 5th gear turns lightly.
    Fig 15: Identifying Circlip
    G04100264Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  15. Check countershaft 5th gear (1) thrust clearance by using thickness gauge (2).

    If clearance exceeds limit, repeat Step 1) to 14) again or replace defective part(s). 

    Countershaft 5th gear thrust clearance 

    0.1 - 0.3 mm (0.0039 - 0.0118 in.) 

    Fig 16: Checking Countershaft 5th Gear Thrust Clearance By Using Thickness Gauge
    G04100265Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  16. Install low speed gear shift fork, high speed gear shift fork and shaft.
  17. 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 17: Installing Low Speed Gear Shift Fork, High Speed Gear Shift Fork And Shaft
    G04100266Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  18. Fix new circlip (1) to high gear shift shaft by using lever or the like and hammer.
    Fig 18: Fixing Circlip To High Gear Shift Shaft
    G04100267Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  19. Apply grease "A" to locating roller No.2 (1) and install roller (1) to low gear shift shaft (2).

    "A": Grease 99000-25010 

    Fig 19: Installing Roller To Low Gear Shift Shaft
    G04100268Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  20. 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 20: Inserting Low Gear Shift Shaft To Intermediate Case And Low Speed Gear Shift Fork
    G04100269Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  21. 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 21: Applying Thread Lock Cement To Thread Of Fork Bolt
    G04100270Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  22. Fix with new circlip (1) to low gear shift shaft (2) by using lever or the like and hammer.
    Fig 22: Fixing With Circlip To Low Gear Shift Shaft
    G04100271Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  23. 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 23: Installing Roller No. 2 To Reverse Gear Shift Shaft
    G04100272Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  24. Assemble reverse gear shift link assembly.
  25. 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).
  26. Supporting locating roller No.1 (1) with magnet (3), insert reverse gear shift shaft (2) into reverse gear shift link and intermediate case.
  27. Fig 24: Inserting Reverse Gear Shift Shaft Into Reverse Gear Shift Link Assembly
    G04100273Courtesy 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 25: Fixing With Circlip To Reverse Gear Shift Shaft
    G04100274Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  29. Drive pin into reverse gear shift link (1) and shaft by using special tool (C).

    Special tool 

    (C): 09922-85811 

    Fig 26: Removing Pin Into Reverse Gear Shift Link And Shaft By Using Special Tool
    G04100275Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  30. Install reverse gear shift yoke (1) and 5th gear shift fork (2) as shown in the figure.
    Fig 27: Installing Reverse Gear Shift Yoke And 5th Gear Shift Fork
    G04100276Courtesy 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 28: Inserting 5th Gear Shift Shaft To 5th Gear Shift Fork And Reverse Gear Shift Yoke
    G04100277Courtesy 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 29: Inserting 5th Gear Shift Shaft Into Intermediate Case
    G04100278Courtesy 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 30: Applying Thread Lock Cement To Thread Of Fork Bolt
    G04100279Courtesy 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 31: Inserting 5th-Reverse Gear Shift Shaft To Reverse Gear Shift Yoke
    G04100280Courtesy 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

      Standard Limit
    "a" 31.0 mm (1.22 in.) 30.1 mm (1.19 in.)
    "b" 20.2 mm (0.80 in.) 19.6 mm (0.77 in.)
    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 32: Installing Locating Balls, Locating Springs And Locating Screw
    G04100281Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  36. Place intermediate case assembly upright as shown in the figure by using workbench or the like.
    Fig 33: Placing Intermediate Case Assembly Upright
    G04100282Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  37. Apply sealant evenly to front case side of intermediate case (1) as shown in the figure.

    "A": Sealant 99000-31110 

    Fig 34: Applying Sealant Evenly To Front Case Side Of Intermediate Case
    G04100283Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  38. Clean mating surface of front case (1) and install it to intermediate case.
    Fig 35: Installing Front Case To Intermediate Case
    G04100284Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  39. Fix C-rings (1, 2) to bearings as shown in the figure.

    Special tool 

    (A): 09900-06107 

    Fig 36: Fixing C-Rings To Bearings
    G04100285Courtesy 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 37: Applying Cement To Input Shaft Bearing Retainer Bolt
    G04100286Courtesy 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 38: Installing Rear Case To Intermediate Case
    G04100287Courtesy 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 39: Inserting Gear Shift Inner Shaft Into Gear Shift Shaft Inner Lever
    G04100288Courtesy 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 40: Applying Cement To Inner Gear Shift Shaft Bolt
    G04100289Courtesy 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 41: Installing Return Spring Reverse Bolt To Left Side Of Case
    G04100290Courtesy 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 42: Installing Locating Ball, Locating Spring And Screw To Rear Case
    G04100291Courtesy 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 43: Installing Back-Up Light Switch And Gasket
    G04100292Courtesy 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 44: Installing Clutch Housing To Specification
G04100293Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.