Center Shaft Assembly Disassembly and Reassembly (2WD Model): Reassembly

Install new deflector (1) onto center shaft, if removed, by tapping flat-surface of deflector indicated by arrow in figure, along the circle little by little using flat-end rod covered with cloth (2) so as not to warp it.
CAUTION:
- Denting or scratching the oil seal contact surface of center shaft will result oil leakage. Do not damage the contact surface when installing the deflector.
- Incomplete installation of the deflector will damage the oil seal and result in oil leakage. Confirm the deflector end (3) contacts with the shoulder (4) of the shaft evenly.
Install new dust shield (1) to center shaft using special tool, if removed
Special Tool

(A): 09927-66010

Fig 2: Installing New Dust Shield
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Using hydraulic press (2) and special tool, install new center bearing to center bearing support (1) by pushing the bearing from drive shaft side.
Special Tool

(A): 09927-66010

Fig 3: Installing New Center Bearing
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Install new snap ring (1) in groove (2) of center bearing support.

Fig 4: Installing New Snap Ring
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Apply grease (2 - 3 g) to space on bearing as shown in figure.
"A": Grease 99000-25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)

Fig 5: Identifying Grease Application Areas
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Install new dust seal (1) to specified position on drive shaft side of center bearing support (2) in specified direction shown in figure using special tools.
Special Tool

(A): 09926-27610

(B): 09924-74510

Distance

6MT model: "a": 0.5 - 1.5 mm (0.02 - 0.05 in.)

CVT model: "a": 0.0 -1.0 mm (0.00 - 0.04 in.)

Fig 6: Installing New Center Bearing
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Press-fit center shaft (2) into inner race (1) of center bearing from transaxle side using hydraulic press (3) and special tool.
Special Tool

(A): 09913-84510

Fig 7: Press-Fitting Center Shaft
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Install new circlip (1) to center shaft (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Circlip & Center Shaft
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