Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Drain the rear differential. Refer to REAR AXLE LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT .
Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the spare tire.
NOTE:
In the following service procedure, it is not necessary to completely remove the propeller shaft. Relocate the propeller shaft to the side and secure with mechanics wire or equivalent.
Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Remove the left rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Support rear differential with a transmission jack stand.

Fig 1: Identifying Left Rear Differential Support Bushing Bolt
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Remove the left rear differential support bushing bolt. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING SUPPORT BUSHING REPLACEMENT (FRONT) and REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Lower the differential to gain access to the axle shaft seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Axle Shaft Seal (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Using the appropriate tool, remove the axle shaft seal (1).