2006 SUZUKI SX4 Service Workshop Manual

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Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Manual Transaxle Symptom DiagnosisS6RW0D5204001
Repair Instructions
Manual Transaxle Oil Level CheckS6RW0D5206001
1) Lift up vehicle and check oil leakage. Repair leaky
point, if any.
2) Remove oil level / filler plug (1) and check oil
contamination and oil level is lower end of oil level /
filler plug hole (2).
If oil is excessive dirty or insufficient, replace oil or
pour specified oil up to plug hole.
3) Apply sealant to thread of level / filler plug, and then
tighten it to specified torque.
“A”: Sealant 99000–31260 (SUZUKI Bond
No.1217G)
Tightening torque
Transaxle oil level / filler plug (a): 21 N·m (2.1
kgf-m, 15.5 lb-ft)Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Gears slipping out of
meshWorn shift fork shaftReplace
Worn shift fork or synchronizer sleeveReplace
Weak or damaged locating springsReplace
Worn bearings on input shaft or
countershaftReplace
Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve and
gearReplace sleeve and gear
Hard shiftingInadequate lubricantReplenish
Improper clutch pedal free travelReplace clutch arm or master cylinder
Distorted or broken clutch discReplace
Damaged clutch pressure plateReplace clutch cover
Worn synchronizer ringReplace
Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve or gearReplace sleeve or gear
Worn gear shift control shaft joint bushReplace
Distorted shift shaftReplace
Broken gear shift / select control cablesReplace
NoiseInadequate or insufficient lubricantReplenish
Damaged or worn bearing(s)Replace
Damaged or worn gear(s)Replace
Damaged or worn synchronizer partsReplace
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Manual Transaxle Oil ChangeS6RW0D5206002
1) Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop
engine and lift vehicle horizontally.
2) With vehicle lifted up, check leakage.
If leakage exists, correct it.
NOTE
Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other
service work than oil change, also be sure to
check for oil leakage.

3) Remove oil level / filler plug (2).
4) Remove drain plug (1), and drain old oil.
5) Apply sealant to thread of drain plug (1), and tighten
it to specified torque.
“A”: Sealant 99000–31260 (SUZUKI Bond
No.1217G)
Tightening torque
Transaxle oil drain plug (a): 21 N·m (2.1 kgf-m,
15.5 lb-ft)
6) Pour new specified oil until oil level reaches bottom
of oil filler plug hole (3) as shown in figure.
NOTE
It is highly recommended to use API GL-4
75W-90 gear oil.

Transaxle oil specification
: API GL-4 (For SAE classification, refer to
viscosity chart [A] in figure.)
Manual transaxle oil capacity
Reference: 2.5 liters (5.3/4.4 US/lmp. pt.)7) Apply sealant to thread of level / filler plug, and then
tighten it to specified torque.
“A”: Sealant 99000–31260 (SUZUKI Bond
No.1217G)
Tightening torque
Transaxle oil level / filler plug (b): 21 N·m (2.1
kgf-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
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Differential Side Oil Seal ReplacementS6RW0D5206003
1) Lift up vehicle and drain transaxle oil.
2) Remove drive shaft assembly and center shaft
referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal
and Installation in Section 3A”.
3) Remove oil seal (1) by using special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09913–50121
4) Install a new oil seal (1) by using special tool.
NOTE
• When installing oil seal, face its spring
side inward.
• Install oil seal horizontally to surface of
case.

Special tool
(A): 09913–75810
(B): 09913–75510
Distance between case and right oil seal for 2WD
“a”: 9.5 – 10.5 mm (0.37 – 0.41 in.)
Distance between case and left oil seal
“b”: 0 – 1.0 mm (0 – 0.04 in.)5) Apply grease to oil seal lip and at the same time
check drive shaft where oil seal contacts and make
sure of its smoothness.
“A”: Grease 99000–25011 (SUZUKI Super
Grease A)
6) Insert drive shaft assembly and center shaft referring
to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation in Section 3A”.
7) Pour transaxle oil referring to “Manual Transaxle Oil
Change”.
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“b”
“a”
1, “A”
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Gear Shift Control Lever and Cable ComponentsS6RW0D5206004
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7
3
4
(a) 6
A
8(b)
2
(c)
5
9
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1. Gear shift control lever knob 6. Gear shift control lever assembly mounting nut : 10 N⋅m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
2. Cable bracket bolt 7. Gear shift control lever assembly : 23 N⋅m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
3. Gear shift lever boot 8. Cable grommet bolt : Do not reuse.
4. Gear shift control cable
: Apply grease 99000-25010 to cable end.9. Cable bracket
5. Gear select control cable
: Apply grease 99000-25010 to cable end.:13 N⋅m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.5 lb-ft)

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Gear Shift Control Lever and Cable Removal
and Installation
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Removal
1) Remove console box.
2) Disconnect cable ends (5) from pivot (6) of gear shift
control lever assembly by removing clip.
3) Disconnect gear shift and select control cables (1)
from gear shift control lever assembly (2) while
pulling quick joint (4) as shown in figure.
4) Remove gear shift control lever assembly mounting
nuts (3) and gear shift lever assembly from floor
panel.
5) Disconnect gear shift and select control cables from
transaxle.
6) Remove cable grommet bolt, and then remove gear
shift and select control cables from floor panel.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure for installation nothing the
following.
• Tighten each bolts and nuts to specified torque
referring to “Gear Shift Control Lever and Cable
Components”.
• Adjust gear select control cable referring to “Gear
Select Control Cable Adjustment”.
Gear Select Control Cable AdjustmentS6RW0D5206006
1) Release lock plate (1) which restricts moving of
cable end holder (2).
2) Push cable end holder (2) out from adjuster (4) using
appropriate tool (3) to disengage cable.
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5
2
3
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3) Apply grease to pin (5) of gear shift control lever, and
then install adjuster (1) into pin of gear shift control
lever securely.
“A”: Grease 99000–25011 (SUZUKI Super
Grease A)
4) Push cable end holder (2) in the direction of A.
NOTE
At this time, do not apply force in the cable
operation direction B to adjuster.

5) Slide lock plate (3) in the direction of C, until it gets
over the claw (4) of cable end holder.
Back Up Light Switch Removal and InstallationS6RW0D5206007
Removal
1) Remove battery and tray with ECM.
2) Disconnect back up light switch coupler (1).
3) Remove back up light switch.
Installation
1) Apply oil to new O-ring (1) and tighten back up light
switch (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Back up light switch (a): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0
lb-ft)
2) Connect back up light switch coupler.
3) Install battery and tray with ECM.
Back Up Light Switch InspectionS6RW0D5206008
Check back up light switch for function using ohmmeter.
Switch ON (Push): Continuity
Switch OFF (Release): No continuity
3
3
41
2
A C
1
B
5, “A”
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Manual Transaxle Unit ComponentsS6RW0D5206009
3
7(a)4
65
8
2[A]
1
10(a)
7(a) 9
(c)
11(b)
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[A]: Forward 5. Ground cable bolt 10. Transaxle to engine nut
1. Engine 6. Ground cable 11. Stiffener bolt
2. Transaxle 7. Transaxle to engine bolt : 85 N⋅m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
3. Gear shift control cables 8. Clutch housing lower plate : 55 N⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
4. Back up light switch connector 9. Clutch housing lower plate bolt : 11 N⋅m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)

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Manual Transaxle Unit Dismounting and
Remounting
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Dismounting
1) Drain coolant.
2) Remove battery and tray with ECM.
3) Remove air cleaner case and resonator.
4) Remove clutch fluid pipe referring to “Clutch Fluid
Pipe Removal and Installation in Section 5C”.
5) Disconnect back up light switch coupler and undo
wiring harness clamps.
6) Disconnect gear shift and gear select control cables
(1) from transaxle.
7) Remove earth cable from transaxle.
8) Remove water inlet pipe.
9) Remove starting motor referring to “Starting Motor
Dismounting and Remounting in Section 1I”.
10) Remove transaxle to engine bolts (1) of upper side.
11) Drain transaxle oil and transfer oil, if equipped.
12) Remove engine under covers.
13) Remove drive shaft assembly and center shaft
referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal
and Installation in Section 3A”.
14) Remove exhaust No.1, No.2 and No.3 pipes
referring to “Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Removal and
Installation in Section 1K”.
15) Remove suspension frame, engine front mounting
member and engine mounting member referring to
“Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or
Bushing Removal and Installation in Section 2B” and
“Engine Mountings Components in Section 1D”.16) Remove transfer referring to “Transfer Dismounting
and Remounting in Section 3C”, if equipped.
17) Remove clutch housing lower plate.
18) Support transaxle with transmission jack.
19) Remove left mounting (1) and left mounting bracket
(2).
20) Remove stiffener bolts (2), transaxle to engine bolts
(1) and nut of lower side, and then lower transaxle.
Remounting
CAUTION!
• Care should be taken not to scratch oil
seal lip with drive shaft while raising
transaxle.
• Do not hit drive shaft joint with hammer
when installing it into differential gear.

Reverse dismounting procedure for remounting of
transaxle, noting the following points.
• Tighten each bolts and nuts to specified torque
referring to “Manual Transaxle Unit Components” and
“Engine Mountings Components in Section 1D”.
• Set each clamp for wiring securely.
• Fill transaxle oil and transfer oil referring to “Manual
Transaxle Oil Change” and “Transfer Oil Change in
Section 3C”.
• Connect battery and check function of engine, clutch
and transaxle.
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