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Input Shaft Oil Seal Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Thoroughly clean transaxle exterior before servicing it.
  • Keep working table, tools and hands clean while servicing.
  • Use special care to handle aluminum parts so as not to damage them.
  • Do not expose removed parts to dust. Keep them always clean.
  1. Dismount transaxle. See CVT Assembly Dismounting and Remounting 
  2. Remove torque converter (1) from transaxle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter
    G06866817Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Remove input shaft oil seal (1) by using flat-head rod or the like (2).
    CAUTION: When removing oil seal, be careful not to scratch the oil seal press-fit part of transaxle housing. Otherwise, CVT fluid may cause leak.
    Fig 2: Removing Input Shaft Oil Seal By Using Flat-Head Rod
    G06866818Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Apply grease to new input shaft oil seal lip.

    : Grease 99000-25030 (SUZUKI Super Grease C) 

  5. Using special tool, drive in input shaft oil seal (1) at specified position as shown in figure.

    Special Tool 

    1. 09914-87910 
    2. 09922-59420 

    Input shaft oil seal installing depth 

    "a": 0.5 - 1.5 mm (0.020 - 0.059 in  .)

    Fig 3: Checking Input Shaft Oil Seal Installing Depth
    G06866819Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install torque converter (3) noting the following.
    CAUTION:
    • Before installing torque converter, make sure that its pump hub portion is free from nicks, burrs or damage which may cause oil seal to leak.
    • Be very careful not to drop torque converter on oil pump. Damage in gear, should it occur, may cause a critical trouble.
    • Install torque converter aligning projection (1) of torque converter and grooves (2) of oil pump.
    • Install torque converter, using care not to damage input shaft oil seal.
    • After installing torque converter (3), check that distance "a" is within specification.

      Torque converter installing position 

      "a": More than 17.0 mm (0.669 in  .)

    • Check torque converter for smooth rotation.
      Fig 4: Inspecting Torque Converter Installing Position
      G06866820Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Remount transaxle. See CVT Assembly Dismounting and Remounting 
  8. Replenish proper amount of CVT.
  9. Check CVT fluid level.
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