Left Case Disassembly and Reassembly: Disassembly

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Removal oil gutter (1), if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Gutter
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove oil seal using flat end rod or the like.
Remove differential side bearing outer race (1) using special tools and then remove shim.
Special Tool
1. 09942-15511
2. 09944-96011
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Differential Side Bearing Outer Race
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.