Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Gear Shift and Select Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation
- Clean mating surface of guide case (1) and left case (5), apply sealant to left case as shown in figure by such amount that its section is 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) in diameter, mate guide case with left case.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1217G)
- Apply sealant to thread of guide case bolts No. 2 (2), and then tighten guide case bolts No. 1 (4) and guide case bolts No. 2 to specified torque.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1217G)
Tightening torque
Guide case bolt No. 1 (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
Guide case bolt No. 2 (b): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
- Apply sealant to thread of gear shift interlock bolt (3) and gear shift locating spring (6), and then tighten them to specified torque.
"A": Sealant 99000-31260 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1217G)
Tightening torque
Gear shift interlock bolt (c): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
Gear shift locating spring (d): 28 N.m (2.9 kg-m, 21.0 lbf-ft)
- Connect gear shift and gear select control cables to transaxle.
- Install battery and tray with ECM. See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Check input shaft for rotation in each gear position.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.