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Installation Procedure

  1. Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.
    Fig 1: Identifying Flywheel Inspection Cover With Bolts
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    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the transmission bolts (4) and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
  3. Install the flywheel inspection cover (1).
  4. Install the flywheel inspection cover bolts (2, 3) and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
    Fig 2: Identifying Flywheel Bolts
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  5. Install the torque converter to flywheel bolts (1) and tighten to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
  6. Install the starter. Refer to STARTER REPLACEMENT .
  7. Install the front transmission mount. Refer to TRANSMISSION FRONT MOUNT REPLACEMENT .
  8. Install the rear transmission mount bracket and mount, FWD only. Refer to TRANSMISSION MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - REAR (FWD)  or TRANSMISSION MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - REAR (AWD) .
  9. Install the left transmission mount. Refer to TRANSMISSION MOUNT REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .
  10. Install the intermediate drive shaft, FWD only. Refer to INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  11. Remove the transmission jack.
  12. Install the transfer case, AWD only. Refer to TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
  13. Install the wheel drive shafts. Refer to FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Install the left transmission mount, range selector cable bracket, and cable. Refer to TRANSMISSION REAR MOUNT REPLACEMENT (FWD)  or TRANSMISSION REAR MOUNT REPLACEMENT (AWD) .
    Fig 3: Identifying Upper Transmission To Engine Bolt
    G06490294Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  16. Install the upper transmission to engine bolt (1, 2) and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
  17. Install the frame. Refer to FRAME REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Hose And Seal
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  18. Install the transmission fluid cooler outlet hose and seal (2) to the transmission.
  19. Install the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Hose And Seal
    G06490296Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  20. Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and seal (2) to the transmission.
  21. Install the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer nut (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
    Fig 6: Identifying Control Valve Body TCM Electrical Connector
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  22. Connect the control valve body TCM electrical connector (1).
  23. Install the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
  24. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to RANGE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
  25. Verify the proper fluid level of the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK .
  26. For transmission control module programming and setup, refer to CONTROL MODULE REFERENCES .
    NOTE: After an internal transmission repair or internal part replacement the service fast learn adapt procedure should be performed.
  27. Perform the service fast learn adapt procedure. Refer to SERVICE FAST LEARN ADAPTS .
  28. Road test the vehicle.