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2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Engine Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install clutch cover and clutch disk, if removed (M/T model), see CLUTCH COVER AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Connect transaxle to engine, if removed.
  3. Connect transfer to transaxle, if removed (4WD model). See TRANSFER DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING .
  4. 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
    G06866980Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Install engine with transaxle, transfer (4WD model) to front suspension frame and engine front mounting member.
  6. Connect steering gear case to suspension frame, if removed.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
    G06866981Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Tighten engine right mounting nuts, engine left mounting bolts and nuts to specified torque. See Engine Mountings Components .
  10. Remove jack.
  11. Connect steering lower shaft to pinion shaft, see STEERING LOWER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  12. Connect propeller shaft (4WD model), see PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  13. Install exhaust No. 1, No. 2 and center pipe. See EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
  14. Install right and left drive shafts , see FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  15. 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
    G06866982Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  16. 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
    G06866983Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  17. Install A/C compressor to cylinder block.
    • Manual A/C model:
    • Auto A/C model:
  18. Install radiator, radiator outlet hose, CVT fluid cooler inlet and outlet hoses.
  19. Install A/C condenser cooling fan to radiator.
  20. Install radiator cooling fan assembly and radiator inlet hose, see RADIATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  21. Install air cleaner assembly, see Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation .
  22. Check to ensure that all removed parts are back in place. Reinstall any necessary parts which have not been reinstalled.
  23. Install accessory drive belt, see ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT INSPECTION .
  24. Install front bumper, see FRONT BUMPER AND REAR BUMPER COMPONENTS .
  25. Install battery and battery tray with ECM.
  26. Connect ECM connectors.
  27. Connect negative and positive cable at battery.
  28. Refill cooling system with coolant, see COOLING SYSTEM REFILLING .
  29. Fill all drained oils and fluids.
  30. Verify that there is no fuel leakage, coolant leakage, oil leakage and exhaust gas leakage at each connection.
  31. Install right and left side engine under covers.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.