Extension Case Removal and Installation (for 2WD Vehicle): Installation

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.

Clean mating surfaces of transmission and extension case.
Confirm that fluid guide pipe (1) is installed into extension case properly.

Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Guide Pipe
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Install new gasket and extension case (2) to transmission. Tighten bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Extension case bolt (a): 35 N-m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Installing Gasket And Extension Case To Transmission
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Install rear mounting and tighten bolts to specified torque. Refer to "AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (WITH TRANSFER IF EQUIPPED) DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING: ".
Connect A/T output speed sensor connector.
Connect vehicle speed sensor connector.
Install rear propeller shaft referring to PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Lower vehicle.
Add A/T fluid and check fluid level referring to "A/T FLUID LEVEL CHECK: ".
Connect battery negative (-) cable to battery.