Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement

Lift up vehicle and drain transaxle oil. See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE .
Remove following parts.
- Front Drive Shaft. See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :
- Center shaft (2WD model). See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :
Remove oil seal (1) using special tool.
Special Tool
1. 09913-50121
  
  Fig 1: Removing Oil Seal Using Special Tool
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install a new oil seal (1) to specified position using special tool.
NOTE:
- When installing oil seal, face its spring side inward.
- Confirm oil seal horizontally to surface of case after installing oil seal.
Special Tool
1. 09944-88220
2. 09944-66010
3. 09924-74510
  Distance between case and left oil seal, for 2WD model/4WD model
  
  "a": 1.0 - 2.0 mm (0.04 - 0.07 in.)
  
  Distance between case and right oil seal for 2WD model
  
  "b": 8.5 - 9.5 mm (0.34 - 0.37 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 99000-25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)

Fig 2: Checking Distance Between Case And Right Oil Seal
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install following parts.
- Front Drive Shaft. See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :
- Center shaft (2WD model). See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :
Pour transaxle oil. See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE .