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Fifth Gear Disassembly and Reassembly: Reassembly

  1. Install countershaft 5th gear (1) to countershaft facing machined boss "A" inward.
    Fig 1: Identifying Countershaft 5th Gear
    G04848068Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Apply transaxle oil to needle bearing, and install it to input shaft.
  3. Install input shaft 5th gear (1) to input shaft.
  4. Install special tool in order to stop shaft rotation.

    Special Tool 

    (A): 09927-76060 

  5. Tighten new countershaft nut (2) to specified torque, and caulk nut securely.

    Tightening torque 

    Countershaft nut a: 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 75.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Countershaft Nut And Input Shaft 5th Gear
    G04848069Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Assemble 5th speed synchronizer sleeve (1), hub (2), 5th speed synchronizer levers (3) and synchronizer ring (4) as follows.
    Fig 3: Identifying 5th Speed Synchronizer Sleeve, Hub, 5th Speed Synchronizer Levers And Synchronizer Ring
    G04848070Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    1. Install hub (1) to 5th speed synchronizer sleeve (2) in specified direction as shown in figure.
      Fig 4: Identifying Hub And 5th Speed Synchronizer Sleeve
      G04848071Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    2. Fit 5th speed synchronizer levers (1) to hub (2) in specified position as shown in figure.
      NOTE: Align protrusion "A" of 5th speed synchronizer levers (1) with groove of hub (2).
      Fig 5: Identifying 5th Speed Synchronizer Levers And Hub
      G04848072Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    3. Install synchronizer ring (1) to hub (2) in specified direction as shown in figure.
      Fig 6: Identifying Synchronizer Ring And Hub
      G04848073Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Fit 5th gear shift fork (1) to sleeve (3) and hub (2) assembly, and install them into input shaft and gear shift shaft, aligning punch mark (4) with matching mark (5) on input shaft.
    Fig 7: Aligning Punch Mark With Matching Mark On Input Shaft
    G04848074Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Tighten shift fork shaft bolt (2) to which thread lock cement has been applied.

    "A": Thread lock cement 99000-32110Thread Lock Cement Super 1322 

    Tightening torque 

    Shift fork shaft bolt a: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft) 

  9. Using snap ring pliers, install new circlip (1) to input shaft (3).
    Fig 8: Identifying Circlip And Input Shaft
    G04848075Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Clean mating surface of both left case and side cover (1), apply sealant to side cover as shown in figure by such amount that its section is 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) in diameter, mate it with left case, and then tighten side cover bolts with specified torque.

    "B": Sealant 99000-31260SUZUKI Bond No.1217G 

    Tightening torque 

    Side cover bolt a: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 9: Applying Sealant To Side Cover
    G04848076Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.