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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Turning Manual Shaft Clockwise & Counterclockwise
G04845925Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Using an adjustable wrench on the manual shaft detent lever (710), turn the shaft clockwise until it stops.
  2. Turn the shaft counterclockwise one position to the neutral location. To verify turning the shaft in the correct direction, on the manual shaft detent lever (710) the reverse position is larger and more resistance can be felt.
    Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Assembly Connector Pins & TCM Seal
    G04845926Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Inspect the condition of the connector pins on the wiring harness assembly (33) for foreign material, bent pins, or broken pins.
  4. Ensure the TCM seal (72) is installed.
    Fig 3: Identifying Mark On TCM Slot
    G04845927Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Turn the slot in the TCM to align the 2 marks. Do not turn more than 60 degrees.
    Fig 4: Identifying Manual Shaft Detent Lever & TCM
    G04845928Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install the TCM (4) over the manual shaft.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  7. Install the bolts (3).

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)  .

  8. Connect the electrical connectors (3, 5) to the TCM.
  9. Install the manual shaft detent lever. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  10. Install the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
    NOTE: DTC P0602 is set with all new service transaxle control modules. When the transaxle control module is reprogrammed with the correct software and calibrations, DTC P0602 will be erased.
  11. Reprogram the TCM with the correct calibration. Refer to CONTROL MODULE REFERENCES .
  12. Perform the transmission adaptive learn procedure. Refer to TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE LEARN AND TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL LEARN .