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Transaxle Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the engine support fixture J-28467-B.
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to "BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  3. Remove the shift linkage assembly. Refer to "SHIFT LINKAGE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  4. Remove the drive axle shaft. Refer to "DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION : For Manual Transaxle"
    Fig 1: Removing Shift Link Assembly
    G04103700Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Speedometer Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G04103701Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Remove the pin and the clutch release cylinder pipe.
    Fig 3: Removing Pin And Clutch Release Cylinder Pipe
    G04103702Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Remove the damping block connection nut and bolt.
  9. Remove the three rear mounting bracket bolts.
  10. Remove the rear mounting bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 4: Removing Rear Mounting Bracket From Transaxle
    G04103703Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Remove the two rear damping block retaining bolts.
  12. Remove the rear damping block from the front cross member.
    Fig 5: Removing Rear Damping Block Retaining Bolts
    G04103704Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Remove the two cage retaining bolts.
  14. Remove the three transaxle upper mounting bracket bolts.
  15. Remove the upper mounting bracket and cage.
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Mounting Bracket And Cage
    G04103705Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  16. Remove the three transaxle upper retaining bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Transaxle Upper Retaining Bolts
    G04103706Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  17. Support the transaxle with a transaxle support jack.
    Fig 8: Supporting Transaxle
    G04103707Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  18. Remove the seven transaxle lower retaining bolts.
    Fig 9: Removing Transaxle Lower Retaining Bolts
    G04103708Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  19. Remove the transaxle.
    NOTE: Rest the transaxle only in an upright position.
  20. Slide the transaxle sideways away from the engine block.
  21. Lower the transaxle.
    Fig 10: Removing Transaxle
    G04103709Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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