Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Case Heat Shield Bolts And Transfer Case Heat Shield

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

If the transfer case heat shield was previously removed, complete the following steps.
- Install the transfer case heat shield (2).
  CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the transfer case heat shield bolts (1).
  Tightening torque
  
  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Case, Transaxle, And Bolts
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install the transfer case (2) to the transaxle.
Install the bolts (1) securing the transfer case to the transaxle.
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the rear transmission mount and bracket. Refer to TRANSMISSION MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - REAR (FWD) or TRANSMISSION MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - REAR (AWD) .
Remove the jackstand supporting the transaxle.
NOTE: Tighten bolts in specified sequential order.

Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Case Mounting Bracket Bolt And Transfer Case Mounting Bracket

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Install the transfer case mounting bracket (3).
Install the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1).
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
Install the transfer case mounting bracket bolt (4).
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the transfer case mounting bracket (2).
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install both catalytic converters. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE and CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .
Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Install the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Fill the transfer case with fluid. Refer to TRANSFER CASE FLUID REPLACEMENT .
Lower the vehicle.