Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual D16AA-6M/T Model · Repair Instructions

Manual Transaxle Unit Dismounting and Remounting

Precautions: General safety (00)

Dismounting
1)Dismount transaxle with engine. icon 
2)Remove front drive shaft assembly. icon 
3)For 2WD model, remove drive intermediate shaft assembly. icon 
4)For 4WD model, remove transfer assembly. icon 
5)Remove intercooler outlet pipe. icon 
6)Remove wire harness from transaxle.
7)Remove starting motor. icon 
8)Remove the following parts. icon 
•Engine left mounting
•Engine left mounting No.2 bracket
9)Remove DPF®. icon 
10)Remove DPF® bracket. icon 
11)Remove transaxle to engine bolts and nut and then detach transaxle from engine. icon 
Remounting
NOTICE:
Failure to take proper precautions when remounting the manual transaxle can cause damage to parts.
•When installing the transaxle, be careful not to let the drive shaft scratch the oil seal.
Oil leakage may occur if the oil seal lip is scratched by the drive shaft.
•Do not use a hammer when installing the drive shaft joint into the differential gear.
Hitting the drive shaft joint with a hammer will damage the joint.
Reverse dismounting procedure noting the following points.
•Tighten the following bolts and nut to specified torque.
—Transaxle to engine bolt and nut: icon 
—Stiffener bolts No.1 and No.2: icon 
—Engine left mounting and No.2 bracket bolt: icon 
•Set each clamp for wiring securely.