Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement

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Lift up vehicle and drain transaxle oil referring to MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE .
Remove exhaust No.1 pipe referring to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove drive shaft assembly referring to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove oil seal (1) by using special tool.
Special Tool
1. 09913-50121
  
  Fig 1: Removing Oil Seal By Using Special Tool
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install oil seal (1) facing its spring side inward by using special tool and hammer.
Special Tool
1. 09913-85210
  Distance between case surface and oil seal
  
  "a": 0 - 0.5 mm (0 - 0.02 in.)
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 By Using Special Tool
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Insert drive shaft assembly or center drive shaft (1) to differential gear referring to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install exhaust No.1 pipe referring to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Connect ball stud with knuckle referring to FRONT WHEEL HUB AND STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Pour transaxle oil as specified and make sure that oil has been sealed with oil seal.