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Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement

  1. Lift up vehicle and drain transaxle oil.
  2. Remove drive shaft assembly referring to AXLE SHAFTS .
  3. Remove oil seal (1) by using special tool.

    Special tool 

    (A): 09913-50121 

    Fig 1: Removing Oil Seal
    G00764232Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Install oil seal (1) facing its spring side inward by using special tool and hammer.

    Special tool 

    (A): 09913-85210

    Distance between case surface and oil seal 

    "a": 0 - 0.5 mm (0 - 0.02 in.)

  5. Apply grease to oil seal lip and at the same time check drive shaft where oil seal contacts and make sure of its smoothness.

    "A": Grease 99000-25010 

    Fig 2: Installing Oil Seal
    G00764233Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Insert drive shaft assembly or center drive shaft (1) to differential gear referring to AXLE SHAFTS .
  7. Install exhaust No. 1 pipe .
  8. Connect ball stud with knuckle referring to AXLE SHAFTS .
  9. Pour transaxle oil as specified and make sure that oil has been sealed with oil seal.