Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Lift up vehicle and drain transaxle oil.
Remove drive shaft assembly and center shaft referring to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: FRONT .
Remove oil seal (1) by using special tool.
Special Tool

(A): 09913-50121

Fig 1: Removing Oil Seal Using Special Tool
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Install a new oil seal (1) by using special tool.
NOTE:
- When installing oil seal, face its spring side inward.
- Install oil seal horizontally to surface of case.
Special Tool
1. 09913-75810
2. 09913-75510
Distance between case and right oil seal for 2WD

"a": 9.5 - 10.5 mm (0.37 - 0.41 in.)

Distance between case and left oil seal

"b": 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.04 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 99000-25010SUZUKI Super Grease A

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Seal
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Insert drive shaft assembly and center shaft referring to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: FRONT .
Pour transaxle oil referring to MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE .