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Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
G05469980Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Align and install the transaxle to the engine (1, 5, 6).
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the 4 lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft). 

  3. If the vehicle is equipped with AWD complete the following steps:
    1. Install the transfer case to the transaxle. Refer to TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT for Getrag 760.
    2. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  4. If the vehicle is equipped with FWD install the intermediate shaft. Refer to INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  5. Install the right and left drive shafts. Refer to FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    G05469981Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Turn the crankshaft balancer bolt clockwise to gain access to the torque converter-to-flywheel bolts through the starter motor hole.
    NOTE: Align the reference marks on the flywheel and torque converter.
  7. Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolt to 60 N.m (44 lb ft). 

  8. Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT .
  9. Install the front transmission mount to the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION FRONT MOUNT REPLACEMENT .
  10. Install the left transmission mount bracket to the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .
  11. Install the rear transmission mount bracket to the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION REAR MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT (AWD) .
  12. Install the engine-to-transaxle brace if equipped. Refer to TRANSMISSION BRACE REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipes
    G05469982Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the transaxle. Refer to OIL COOLER HOSE/PIPE REPLACEMENT .
  14. Install the frame to the vehicle. Refer to FRAME REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 4: Identifying Upper Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    G05469983Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  15. Install the upper 4 transaxle-to-engine bolts (2, 3, 4).

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft). 

  16. Install the nut and fuel line retaining clip to the transaxle.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb in). 

  17. Install the battery negative cable and wire harness ground to the transaxle stud.
  18. Install the nut securing the battery negative cable and wire harness ground to the transaxle stud.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft). 

  19. Connect the electrical connector to the transaxle control module.
  20. Install the shift control cable bracket. Refer to SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET REPLACEMENT .
  21. Install the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
  22. Fill the transaxle with fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT .
  23. Perform the transmission adaptive learn procedure. Refer to TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE LEARN AND TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL LEARN .
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