Light SUZUKI SWIFT 2008 2.G Service Workshop Manual
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74) Connect solenoid connectors to solenoid valves identifying their installing  positions by wire colors, 
and install transmission fluid temperature sensor to 
its clamp.
Solenoid valve coupler specification
75) Install oil strainer assembly (1).
Tightening torque
Oil strainer bolt (a):  10  N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.5 lb-ft) 76) Install oil cleaner magnets (1) in oil pan (2).
NOTE
If metal particles are attached to the magnets, 
clean them before installing.
 
77) Install new oil pan gasket (1) between transaxle case 
and oil pan (2).
78) Tighten oil pan bolts to specified torque diagonally  and little by little.
Tightening torque
Oil pan bolt (a):  7.0 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.0 lb-ft)
79) After applying A/T fluid to new O-rings, fit it to fluid  inlet union (1). Then inst all fluid outlet union to 
transaxle case.
Tightening torque
Fluid outlet union (a):  25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-
ft)
80) Install new gaskets (2) and then install fluid cooler  pipes.
Tightening torque
Fluid cooler pipe union bolt (b):  22 N·m (2.2 kgf-
m, 16.0 lb-ft)
Fluid cooler pipe bracket bolt (c):  10 N·m (1.0 
kgf-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
Solenoid valve coupler Wire color
Shift solenoid valve-A (No.1) (2) White
Shift solenoid val ve-B (No.2) (3) Black
Timing solenoid valve (1) Yellow
TCC pressure control solenoid 
valve (4) Light green / 
Brown
Pressure control solenoid valve (5) Gray / Green
Transmission fluid temperature 
sensor (6) Orange
12
3 5
4
6
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3) Apply grease to pin (5) of gear shift control lever, and then install adjuster (1) into pin of gear shift control 
lever securely.
“A”:  Grease 99000–25011 (SUZUKI Super 
Grease A)
4) Push cable end holder (2) in the direction of A.
NOTE
At this time, do not a pply force in the cable 
operation direction B to adjuster.
 
5) Slide lock plate (3) in the direction of C, until it gets  over the claw (4) of cable end holder.
Back Up Light Switch Removal and InstallationS7RS0B5206006
Removal
1) Remove battery and tray with coolant reservoir.
2) Disconnect back up light switch coupler (1).
3) Remove back up light switch (2).
Installation 1) Apply oil to new O-ring (1) and tighten back up light  switch (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Back up light switch (a):  23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 
lb-ft)
2) Connect back up light switch coupler.
3) Install battery and tray, and then install coolant  reservoir to battery tray.
Back Up Light Switch InspectionS7RS0B5206007
Check back up light switch for function using ohmmeter.
Back up light switch specification
Switch ON (Push): Continuity
Switch OFF (Release ): No continuity
3
3
41
2
A
C
1
B
5, “A”
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3. Gear shift and select shaft assembly
3
1
2
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1 2, (a)
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Manual Transaxle Unit ComponentsS7RS0B5206008
13
6(a)
5
14(c)
114 7
(b)
12
7(b)
8
2
5 [A]
1
10
6
(a)
(a)
(b)3
9
9
(b)
(d)
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[A]: Forward
7. Engine left mounting bracket bolt and nuts 14. Clutch operating cylinder bolt
1. Engine 8. Clutch housing lower plate : 85 N⋅m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
2. Transaxle 9. Engine rear mounting bracket bolts : 55 N⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
3. Engine rear mounting and bracket 10. Transaxle to engine nut : 23 N⋅m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
4. Back up light switch connector 11. Ground cable : 11 N⋅m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
5. Clutch operating cylinder 12. Engine left mounting bracket
6. Transaxle to engine bolt 13. Gear shift & select control cables  
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Manual Transaxle Unit Dismounting and 
Remounting
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Dismounting1) Drain coolant and transaxle oil.
2) Remove coolant reservoir with reservoir hose.
3) Remove battery and tray.
4) Remove air cleaner case and resonator.
5) Disconnect gear shift and gear select control cables  (1) while pressing claws (2) of clip (3).
6) Disconnect back up light switch coupler and undo  wiring harness clamps.
7) Remove ground cable from transaxle.
8) Remove clutch operating cylinder with fluid hose  from transaxle.
9) Remove water inlet No.2  pipe from transaxle.
10) Remove starting motor re ferring to “Starting Motor 
Dismounting and Remounting in Section 1I”.
11) Remove transaxle to engine bolts (1) of upper side. 12) Support engine using supporting device (1).
CAUTION! 
Do not apply supporting device to projection 
part A. If do so, it may be deformed.
 
13) Remove front drive shafts and center shaft referring 
to “Front Drive Shaft  Assembly Removal and 
Installation in Section 3A”.
14) Remove exhaust No.2 pipe referring to “Exhaust  Pipe and Muffler Removal a nd Installation in Section 
1K”.
15) Remove clutch housing lower plate (1).
1
2
3
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1
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A
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4) Install washer and gear shift interlock bolt (2) to which sealant have been app lied and then tighten it 
to specified torque.
“B”:  Sealant 99000–31260 (SUZUKI Bond 
No.1217G)
Tightening torque
Gear shift interlock bolt  (b):  23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 
17.0 lb-ft)
5) Install washer and 5th to reverse interlock guide bolt  (3) to which sealant have been applied and then 
tighten it to specified torque.
“B”:  Sealant 99000–31260 (SUZUKI Bond 
No.1217G)
Tightening torque
5th to reverse interlock guide bolt (c):  23 N·m (
2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Gear Shift and Select Shaft Disassembly and 
Assembly
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1) Push pins out using 2.8 – 3.0 mm (0.11 – 0.12 in.) commercially available spring pin remover and 
specified spring pin removers as shown below.
Special tool
(A):  09922–85811 4.5 mm
(B):  09925–78210 6.0 mm
2) Inspect component parts  for wear, distortion or 
damage. If any detect is found, replace detective 
part with new one.
NOTE
• Set new gear shift & select lever inner pin  (8) and outer pin (9) facing each gap (“a”, 
“b”) in the opposite direction as shown in 
figure.
• When driving in pins, prevent shaft from  being bent by supporting it with wood 
block.
• Assemble 5th & reverse gear shift cam  with its pit and pin aligned.
• Make sure to select an appropriate spring  by identifying the painted colors to keep 
gear shifting performance as designed.
– Low speed select spring – Light blue
– Reverse select spring – Yellow
 
“A” 1, (a), “B”
1, (a), “B” 2, (b), “B”
3, (c), “B”
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1. E-ring 10. Ball
2. Washer 11. Gear shift & select shaft
3. Reverse select spring 12. 5th & reverse gear shift cam
4. Gear shift interlock plate 13. 5th & reverse gear shift cam guide pin
5. Ball 14. Cam guide return spring
6. Gear shift interlock spring 15. 5th & reverse gear shift cam guide
7. Gear shift & select lever 16. Gear shift cam guide pin
8. Inner pin 17. Low speed select spring
9. Outer pin 18. Spring pin remover
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Manual Transaxle Assembly ComponentsS7RS0B5206013
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1. Transaxle right case 24. Shift fork bolt
: Apply thread lock 99000-32110 to all around thread part of bolt.
2. Transaxle left case : Apply sealant 99000-31260 to mating surface of left case and right 
case. 25. 5th gear shift fork
3. Gear shift and select shaft assembly 26. Needle bearing
4. Transaxle left case plate 27. Input shaft 5th gear
5. Transaxle side cover : Apply sealant 99000-31260 to mating surface of side cover and left 
case. 28. Reverse gear shift lever
6. Back up light switch 29. Reverse gear shift lever bolt
: Apply thread lock 99000-32110 to all around thread part of bolt.
7. O-ring 30. Reverse gear shaft
8. Differential assembly 31. Washer
9. Oil level/filler plug : Apply sealant 99000-31260 to all around thread part of plug. 32. Reverse idler gear
10. Oil drain plug : Apply sealant 99000-31260 to all around thread part of plug. 33. Reverse shaft bolt
: Apply thread lock 99000-32110 to all around thread part of bolt.  
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5) Remove gear shift locating bolts (1) with washers, 
then take out locating springs and steel balls.
6) Remove back up  light switch (2).
7) Remove reverse shaft bolt (2) with washer.
8) Remove case bolts (1) from outside and another  bolts from clutch housing side.
9) Tapping left case flanges with plastic hammer,  remove left case (3).
10) Pull out reverse gear shaft (1) with washer (2), then  take off reverse idler gear (3).
11) Remove reverse gear shift lever bolts (4) and  reverse gear shift lever (5).
12) Pull out 5th & reverse gear shift guide shaft (6)  together with 5th & reverse gear shift shaft (7). 13) Tapping input shaft end with plastic hammer, push it 
out as assembly from case a little, then take out 
input shaft assembly (1), countershaft assembly (2), 
high speed gear shift shaft (3) and low speed gear 
shift shaft (4) all at once.
14) Remove countershaft left bearing outer race from left  case (1) using special tool.
Special tool
(A):  09913–70123
15) Remove side bearing retainer bolts.
16) Turn side bearing retainer (1) counterclockwise until  it stops, and remove side bearing retainer using 2 flat 
end rods (2) or the like.
17) Remove O-ring from side bearing retainer.
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(A)
1
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2
2
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14) With putting a shim (2) on bearing outer race (3), place straightedge (1) over it and compress it by 
hand through straightedge, and then measure 
clearance “a” between case surface (4) and 
straightedge using feeler gauge (5).
Clearance between case surface and 
straightedge (Shim protrusion)
“a”: 0.08 – 0.12 mm (0.0032 – 0.0047 in.)
15) By repeating Step 14), select a suitable shim which  adjusts clearance “a” to specification and put it on 
bearing outer race.
NOTE
Insert 0.10 mm (0.0039  in.) feeler to know 
whether or not a shim fulfills specification 
quickly.
 
Available shim thickness
16) Place left case plate (2) inserting its end in groove of  shift guide shaft (4) and tighten bolts (1) to which 
thread lock cement has been applied.
NOTE
After tightening bolts, make sure that 
countershaft (5) can be rotated by hand 
feeling certain load.
 
“A”:  Thread lock cement 99000–32110 (Thread 
Lock Cement Super 1322)
Tightening torque
Left case plate bolt (a):  23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 
lb-ft)
17) Install fifth gear referring to “Fifth Gear Disassembly  and Assembly”.
18) Install gear shift and select shaft assembly referring  to “Gear Shift and Select  Shaft Assembly Removal 
and Installation”.
19) Install back up light switch  referring to “Back Up Light 
Switch Removal and Installation”.
20) Check input shaft for rotation in each gear position.
21) Also confirm continuity of  back up light switch in 
reverse position using ohmmeter.
0.55 mm (0.021 in.) 0.90 mm (0.035 in.)
0.60 mm (0.023 in.) 0.95 mm (0.037 in.)
0.65 mm (0.025 in.) 1.00 mm (0.039 in.)
0.70 mm (0.027 in.) 1.05 mm (0.041 in.)
0.75 mm (0.029 in.) 1.10 mm (0.043 in.)
0.80 mm (0.031 in.) 1.15 mm (0.059 in.)
0.85 mm (0.033 in.)
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3. Input shaft
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6) Hold differential assembly with soft jawed vise (3), 
install final gear (2) as shown in figure and then 
tighten bolts (1) to specified torque.
CAUTION! 
Use of any other bolts than specified ones is 
prohibited.
 
Tightening torque
Final gear bolt (a):  90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS7RS0B5207001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Gear Shift Control Leve r and Cable Components”
“Manual Transaxle Unit Components”
“Gear Shift and Select Shaft Assembly Components”
“Manual Transaxle Assembly Components”
“Gear Shift Shaft Components”
“Differential Components”
 
Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this  section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
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Fastening part Tightening torque
Note
N ⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Transaxle oil drain plug 21 2.1  15.5  )
Transaxle oil level / filler plug 21 2.1  15.5  )
Back up light switch 23 2.3  17.0  )
Gear shift guide case bolt 23 2.3  17.0  )
Select lever bracket bolt 23 2.3  17.0  )
Gear shift interlock bolt 23 2.3  17.0  )
5th to reverse interlock guide bolt 23 2.3  17.0  )
Countershaft nut 100 10.0  72.5  )
Shift fork bolt 10 1.0  7.5  )
Side cover bolt 10 1.0  7.5  )
Reverse gear shift lever bolt 23 2.3  17.0  )
Reverse shaft bolt 23 2.3  17.0  )
Transaxle case bolt 23 2.3  17.0  )
Side bearing retainer bolt 23 2.3  17.0  )
Gear shift locating bolt 13 1.3  9.5  )
Left case plate bolt 23 2.3  17.0  )
Oil gutter bolt 10 1.0  7.5  )
Final gear bolt 90 9.0  65.0  )  
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Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Clutch System Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B5304001
Repair Instructions
Clutch Pedal InspectionS7RS0B5306001
Cylinder Push Rod Play “A”1) Press clutch pedal (1) gradually with finger, stop  when slight increase of  resistance is felt and 
measure how much pedal has moved (push rod 
play) as represented by “A” as shown.
Push rod play
“A”: Max. 3 mm (0.12 in.)
2) If “A” is not within specification, replace master  cylinder (3) or pedal arm (2). Clutch Pedal Free Travel “B”
1) Depress clutch pedal (1), stop the moment clutch  resistance is felt, and measure how much pedal has 
moved (clutch pedal free travel) as represented by 
“B” in figure.
Clutch pedal free travel 
“B”
: 2 – 8 mm (0.08 – 0.31 in.)
2) If “B” is not within specification, check pedal arm (2)  and master cylinder (3) and replace defective part.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Slipping Improper clutch pedal free travel Replace master cylinder or clutch pedal arm.
Worn or oily clutch disc facing Replace disc.
Warped disc, pressure plate or flywheel 
surface Replace disc, clutch cover or flywheel.
Weakened diaphragm spring Replace clutch cover.
Master cylinder piston or seal cup not 
returning Replace master cylinder.
Dragging clutch Improper clutch pedal free travel Replace master cylinder or clutch pedal arm.
Weakened diaphragm spring, or worn 
spring tip Replace clutch cover.
Rusted input shaft splines Lubricate.
Damaged or worn splines of transaxle 
input shaft Replace input shaft.
Excessively wobbly clutch disc Replace disc.
Clutch facings broken or dirty with oil Replace disc.
Fluid leakage Repair or replace.
Clutch vibration Glazed (glass-like) clutch facings Repair or replace disc.
Clutch facings dirty with oil Replace disc.
Release bearing slides unsmoothly on 
input shaft bearing retainer Lubricate or replace input shaft bearing 
retainer.
Wobbly clutch disc, or poor facing 
contact Replace disc.
Weakened torsion springs in clutch disc Replace disc.
Clutch disc rivets loose Replace disc.
Distorted pressure plate or flywheel 
surface Replace clutch cover or flywheel.
Weakened engine mounting Replace engine mounting.
Loosened engine mounting bolt or nut Retighten engine mounting bolt or nut.
Noisy clutch Worn or broken release bearing Replace release bearing.
Input shaft front bearing worn down Replace input shaft bearing.
Excessive rattle of clutch disc hub Replace disc.
Cracked clutch disc Replace disc.
Pressure plate and diaphragm spring 
rattling Replace clutch cover.
Grabbing clutch Clutch disc facings soaked with oil Replace disc.
Clutch disc facings excessively worn Replace disc.
Rivet heads showing out of facing Replace disc.
Weakened torsion springs Replace disc.