Automatic Transmission (with Transfer If Equipped) Dismounting and Remounting: Remounting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: When moving transmission assembly with torque converter equipped in it, be sure to keep it horizontal. Tilting it with its front facing down may allow converter to fall off, whereby an injury may result.

For remounting, reverse dismounting procedure noting the following points.

When remounting drive plate, use specified bolts.
Use specified torque.
"A": Sealant 99000-31110

Tightening torque

Transmission case right stiffener bolt (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

Torque converter mounting bolt (b): 65 N.m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)

Transmission to engine bolt and nut (c): 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)

Drive plate bolt (d): 78 N.m (7.8 kg-m, 56.5 lb-ft)

Engine rear mounting bolt (e): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

Engine rear mounting member bolt (e): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

Exhaust No. 1 pipe to manifold bolt and nut: 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

Muffler to exhaust No. 2 pipe nut: 60 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)

Universal joint flange bolt and nut: 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

Oil filler tube bolt: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

Select cable bracket bolt: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Automatic Transmission Assembly Components
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Clamp wiring harness and hoses securely.
Refer to "SELECT CABLE ADJUSTMENT: " for adjusting procedure of select cable.
Tuning of A/T throttle cable.
Refer to A/T Throttle Cable Adjustment .
Follow fluid level check procedure for refilling automatic transmission fluid and its level adjusting.
Connect battery, and confirm that engine and transmission function acceptably.