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Installation Procedure

NOTE: The transaxle bolts must be torqued in a mandatory sequence as shown.
Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Front Transaxle Mount
G05469819Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  1. Install the front transaxle mount (2) and transaxle bolts (1).

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft). 

    Fig 2: Identifying Front Transaxle Mount Thru Bolt
    G05469820Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Hand tighten the front transaxle mount thru bolt.
    NOTE: The front and rear transmission mounts must be allowed to settle with the thru bolts loosened.
  3. Loosen the rear trans mount thru bolt.
  4. Tighten the transmission mount thru bolts in the following order.

    Tightening torque 

    1. Tighten the rear bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft). 
    2. Tighten the front bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft). 
  5. Lower the vehicle.