Input Shaft Oil Seal Replacement

CAUTION: Contamination and rough handling of the transaxle may cause premature wear, functional problems and damage to parts.

NOTE:

Thoroughly clean the exterior of the transaxle before disassembling it.
Keep workbench, tools and hands clean during the service operation.
Use special care when handling aluminum parts so as not to damage them.
Keep removed parts free of dust and other foreign matter.

Dismount CVT assembly, see CVT Assembly Dismounting and Remounting .
Remove torque converter (1) from CVT assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Torque Converter From CVT Assembly
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Remove input shaft oil seal (1) by using flat-end screwdriver 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 leakage.

Fig 2: Removing Input Shaft Oil Seal
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Apply grease to new input shaft oil seal lip.
: Grease 99000-25030 (SUZUKI Super Grease C)
Using special tool, install 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: Identifying Input Shaft Oil Seal
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Install torque converter (3) noting the following points.
CAUTION:
Failure to take proper precautions before and during installation of the torque converter can cause damage to other parts.
- 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: Identifying Flange Nut And CVT Case
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Remount CVT assembly, see CVT Assembly Dismounting and Remounting .
Refill CVT fluid, see CVT Fluid Change
Check CVT fluid level, see CVT FLUID CHECK .
After installation, check for CVT fluid leakage at each connection.