Input Shaft Oil Seal Replacement

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

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 transaxle. See CVT Assembly Dismounting and Remounting
Remove torque converter (1) from transaxle.

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter
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Remove input shaft oil seal (1) by using flat-head rod or the like (2).
CAUTION: CVT fluid will leak if the press-fitted part of the oil seal on the transaxle housing is damaged with the flat-head rod. Use the flat-head rod very carefully so that it will not scratch the press-fitted part of the oil seal.

Fig 2: Removing Input Shaft Oil Seal By Using Flat-Head Rod
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Apply grease to new input shaft oil seal lip.
: Grease 99000-25030 (SUZUKI Super Grease C)
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
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Install torque converter (3) noting the following:
CAUTION:
Failure to take proper precautions before and during installation of the torque converter can cause damage to other parts.
- Check the pump hub portion carefully before installing the torque converter. A torque converter having nicks, burrs or other damage at the pump hub portion will damage the oil seal, causing oil leaks. If the hub portion is damaged in any way, replace the torque converter.
- Do not drop the torque converter when installing it. If you drop the torque converter, it will damage the oil pump gear and cause a critical defect in the operation of the CVT.
- 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
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Remount transaxle. See CVT Assembly Dismounting and Remounting
Replenish proper amount of CVT. See CVT Fluid Change .
Check CVT fluid level. See CVT Fluid Check ,