Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Hoist vehicle and drain transaxle oil, see MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE .
Remove the following parts.
- Front Drive Shaft: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Drive intermediate shaft: DRIVE INTERMEDIATE 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 new oil seal (1) to specified position using special tool.
NOTE:
- When installing oil seal, face its spring side inward.
- Install oil seal exactly to the specified height.
Special Tool
1. 09944-88220
2. 09944-66010
3. 09924-74510
Distance between case and left oil seal

"a": 1.0 - 2.0 mm (0.04 - 0.07 in.)

Distance between case and right oil seal

"b": 8.5 - 9.5 mm (0.34 - 0.37 in.)
Apply grease to oil seal lip and at the same time check smoothness of area where drive shaft contacts oil seal.
"A": Grease 99000-25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)

Fig 2: Identifying Distance Between Case And Left / Right Oil Seal
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install the following parts.
- Front Drive Shaft: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Drive intermediate shaft: DRIVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pour transaxle oil, see MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE .