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39) After applying A/T fluid to intermediate shaft thrust
bearing rear race (3), thrust bearing (2) and front
race (1), install them to forward and reverse clutch
assembly (4).
Bearing race dimension
40) Apply A/T fluid to forward and reverse clutch
assembly (1).
Install forward and reverse clutch assembly while
rotating clockwise and counterclockwise frequently
to fit clutch discs to mating hubs.
NOTE
Before installation, align teeth of forward and
reverse clutch discs to facilitate installation.
41) Check for correct installation of forward and reverse
clutch assembly as follows.
Measure distance “a” by using micrometer caliper (1)
and straightedge (2). If out of specification, remove
forward and reverse clutch assembly, forward clutch
hub, rear planetary sun gear subassembly and one-
way clutch No.1 assembly, and reinstall them
properly.
Distance between forward and reverse clutch
assembly and mating surface of transaxle case
“a”: 27.1 – 29.4 mm (1.067 – 1.157 in.)
42) After applying A/T fluid to O/D and 2nd coast brake
retaining plate (4), separator plate (3), discs (2) and
rear plate (1), install them to transaxle case (5). Front race Rear race
Outside
diameter30.6 mm (1.20 in.) 28.2 mm (1.11 in.)
Thickness 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) 2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
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“a”
1
2
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57) Apply A/T fluid to direct clutch assembly (1).
Install direct clutch assembly while rotating
clockwise and counterclockwise frequently to fit
clutch discs to mating hub.
NOTE
Before installation, align teeth of direct clutch
discs to facilitate installation.
58) Check for correct installation of direct clutch
assembly as follows.
Measure distance “a” by using micrometer caliper (1)
and straightedge (2). If out of specification, remove
direct clutch assembly, direct clutch hub and reinstall
them properly.
Distance between direct clutch assembly and
mating surface of transaxle case
“a”: 10.5 – 11.3 mm (0.413 – 0.445 in.)59) Install oil pump assembly (1) to transaxle case.
Tightening torque
Oil pump assembly bolt (a): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.0 lb-ft)
60) Make sure that input shaft (1) turns smoothly.
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“a”
1
2
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68) Install new O-rings to each accumulator piston and
apply A/T fluid to them.
Accumulator O-ring dimension
NOTE
Make sure that O-rings are not twisted or
caught when installing.
69) Install B1, C1, C2 accumulator pistons and springs.
Accumulator piston identification
Accumulator spring identification
70) After applying A/T fluid to cooler check valve (1) and
spring (2), install them to transaxle case (3).
71) After applying A/T fluid to new governor apply No.1
gasket (1), install it to transaxle case. O-ring nameInside
diameterSection
diameter
Large B1 accumulator O-ring (2)
Large C1 accumulator O-ring (2)
Large C2 accumulator O-ring (2)
– Above three O-rings are same.29.4 mm
(1.16 in.)2.6 mm
(0.10 in.)
Small B1 accumulator O-ring (4)19.7 mm
(0.78 in.)2.6 mm
(0.10 in.)
Small C1 accumulator O-ring (6)
Small C2 accumulator O-ring (6)
– Above two O-rings are same.21.8 mm
(0.86 in.)2.6 mm
(0.10 in.)
Piston nameIdentification as
embossed letters on
piston
B1 accumulator piston (3) SB-1
C1 accumulator piston (5) SC-1
C2 accumulator piston (8) SC-2
Spring nameColor of identification
paint
B1 accumulator No.2
spring (1)Pink
C1 accumulator No.2
spring (7)Blue
C2 accumulator No.2
spring (9)Light green
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94) Install manual select lever (1).
Tightening torque
Manual select lever nut (a): 13 N·m (1.3 kgf-m,
9.5 lb-ft)
95) Install engine mounting LH bracket (1). Tighten
engine mounting LH bracket bolts and nut to
specified torque referring to “Engine Mountings
Components in Section 1D”.
96) Install torque converter (3) noting the following
points.
CAUTION!
• Before installing converter, make sure that
its pump hub portion is free from nicks,
burrs or damage which may cause oil seal
to leak.
• Be very careful not to drop converter on oil
pump gear. Damage in gear, should it
occur, may cause a critical trouble.
• Install torque converter aligning grooves (1) of
torque converter and projection (2) of oil pump
drive gear.
• Install torque converter, using care not to damage
oil seal of oil pump.
• After installing torque converter, check that
distance “a” is within specification.
Torque converter installing position
“a”: More than 19.9 mm (0.783 in.)
• Check torque converter for smooth rotation.
• Apply grease around cup (6) at the center of
torque converter.
“C”: Grease 99000–25011 (SUZUKI Super
Grease A)
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4. Flange nut
5. Torque converter housing
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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”.
(A)
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“b”
“a”
1, “A”
(A)(B)
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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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2. Gear shift and select shaft assembly
2
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1 2, (a)
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