Engine Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install clutch cover and clutch disk, if removed (M/T model), see CLUTCH COVER AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Connect transaxle to engine, if removed.
- M/T model, see MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING .
- CVT model, see CVT ASSEMBLY DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING .
Connect transfer to transaxle, if removed (4WD model). See TRANSFER DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING .
Install engine harness, and then tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Starting motor terminal nut (a): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.5 lbf-ft)

Generator terminal nut (b): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.5 lbf-ft)

Ground terminal bolt (c): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.5 lbf-ft)

Ground terminal bolt (d): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lbf-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Harness And Bolts And Nuts
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install engine with transaxle, transfer (4WD model) to front suspension frame and engine front mounting member.
Connect steering gear case to suspension frame, if removed.
- Hydraulic P/S model, see STEERING GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- EPS model, see STEERING GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Lift engine with transaxle, transfer (4WD model), steering gear case, CVT fluid cooler, front suspension frame and engine front mounting member into engine compartment with jack.
CAUTION: When lifting engine, in order to avoid damage to A/C compressor, make clearance by raising A/C compressor.
Tighten suspension frame mounting bolts and engine front mounting member bolts, and then tighten bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Suspension frame mounting bolt (a): 95 N.m (9.7 kg-m, 70.0 lbf-ft)

Engine front mounting member No. 1 bolt (b): 55 N.m (5.6 kg-m, 40.5 lbf-ft)

Engine front mounting member No. 2 bolt (c): 59 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lbf-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Suspension Frame Mounting Bolt
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Tighten engine right mounting nuts, engine left mounting bolts and nuts to specified torque. See Engine Mountings Components .
Remove jack.
Connect steering lower shaft to pinion shaft, see STEERING LOWER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Connect propeller shaft (4WD model), see PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install exhaust No. 1, No. 2 and center pipe. See EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
Install right and left drive shafts , see FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Reverse disconnection of hoses, cables and electric wires for connection noting the following. Tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Battery ground bolt (a): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lbf-ft) ((M/T model))

Battery ground bolt (b): 55 N.m (5.6 kg-m, 40.5 lbf-ft) ((CVT model))

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Ground Bolts
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Connect P/S fluid reservoir hose (1) and P/S gear low pressure hose (2) (Hydraulic P/S model).

Fig 4: Connecting P/S Fluid Reservoir Hose And P/S Gear Low Pressure Hose
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install A/C compressor to cylinder block.
- Manual A/C model:
- Auto A/C model:
Install radiator, radiator outlet hose, CVT fluid cooler inlet and outlet hoses.
Install A/C condenser cooling fan to radiator.
- Manual A/C model, see COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Auto A/C model, see COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install radiator cooling fan assembly and radiator inlet hose, see RADIATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install air cleaner assembly, see Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation .
Check to ensure that all removed parts are back in place. Reinstall any necessary parts which have not been reinstalled.
Install accessory drive belt, see ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT INSPECTION .
Install front bumper, see FRONT BUMPER AND REAR BUMPER COMPONENTS .
Install battery and battery tray with ECM.
Connect ECM connectors.
Connect negative and positive cable at battery.
Refill cooling system with coolant, see COOLING SYSTEM REFILLING .
Fill all drained oils and fluids.
- Engine oil, see ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE .
- Manual transaxle oil (M/T model), see MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE .
- CVT fluid (CVT model), see CVT FLUID CHANGE .
- P/S fluid (Hydraulic P/S model), see P/S FLUID CHANGE .
- Transfer oil (4WD model), see TRANSFER OIL CHANGE .
Verify that there is no fuel leakage, coolant leakage, oil leakage and exhaust gas leakage at each connection.
Install right and left side engine under covers.