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CVT Assembly Dismounting and Remounting: Remounting

  1. Make sure that torque converter is installed correctly to CVT assembly, see INPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT .
  2. Attach CVT assembly to engine.
  3. Tighten bolts and nut to specified torque, see CVT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS .
  4. Install the following parts, see ENGINE MOUNTINGS COMPONENTS .
    • Front mounting bracket
    • Rear mounting
    • Engine rear mounting bracket No. 1
    • Engine rear mounting bracket No. 2
  5. Tighten torque converter No. 1 and No. 2 bolts as follows.
    NOTE: Torque converter No. 1 bolt is used for accurate positioning.
    Tighten torque converter No. 1 bolt first so that bolt holes for torque converter and drive plate are positioned properly, and that torque converter No. 2 bolt is tightened securely. One torque converter No. 1 bolt and five torque converter No. 2 bolts are required to secure torque converter and drive plate.
    1. Align bolt hole of drive plate with bolt hole of torque converter by turning crankshaft.
    2. Insert flat-end screwdriver or the like (2) to hole (3) of CVT assembly as shown in figure.
    3. Lock drive plate (1), engage a flat-end screwdriver or the like with gear of drive plate as shown in figure.
      Fig 1: Locking Drive Plate
      G06527875Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    4. Tighten torque converter No. 1 bolt to 5 N.m (0.51 kgf-m, 4.0 lbf-ft) through starting motor opening.
    5. Turn crankshaft by 60° and tighten torque converter No. 2 bolts by hand through starting motor opening.
    6. Tighten torque converter No. 1 bolt to specified torque.

      Tightening torque 

      Torque converter No. 1 bolt (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft) 

    7. Turn crankshaft by 60° and tighten torque converter No. 2 bolts to specified torque.

      Tightening torque 

      Torque converter No. 2 bolt (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft) 

      Fig 2: Identifying Torque Converter Bolt
      G06527876Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install starting motor, see STARTING MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Install drive plate cover, see CVT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS .
  8. For 2WD model, install drive intermediate shaft, see DRIVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    CAUTION: Oil leaks will occur if the oil seal lip is damaged. Do not pull out or push in the drive intermediate shaft aslant. Slide the shaft in axial direction.
  9. For 4WD model, install transfer, see TRANSFER DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING .
  10. Install front drive shaft, see FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: FRONT .
  11. Remount engine with CVT assembly to vehicle.

    Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  12. Tighten engine fastening bolts (1) and CVT assembly to specified torque, see CVT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS .
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Fastening Bolts Location
    G06527877Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Refill CVT fluid, see CVT FLUID CHANGE .
  14. Check CVT fluid level, see CVT FLUID CHECK .
  15. After installation, check for CVT fluid leakage at each connection.
  16. After replacing CVT assembly, perform learning control initialization, see TCM INITIALIZATION AND LEARNING CONTROL .
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