Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement

Hoist vehicle and drain CVT fluid, see CVT FLUID CHANGE .
Remove drive shaft joints from differential gear of transaxle. Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION:FRONT for procedure to disconnect drive shaft joints.
NOTE: For differential side oil seal removal, it is not necessary to remove drive shafts from steering knuckle.
Remove differential side oil seal (1) using special tool.
Special Tool
1. 09913-50121
CAUTION: CVT fluid may leak if the press-fitted part of the oil seal on the transaxle housing is damaged with the special tool. Use the special tool very carefully so that it will not scratch the press-fitted part of the oil seal.

Fig 1: Removing Differential Side Oil Seal
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Apply grease to new differential side oil seal lip.
: Grease 99000-25030 (SUZUKI Super Grease C)
Using special tool, install new differential side oil seals (1) at specified position as shown in figure.
Special Tool
1. 09925-17910
2. 09924-74510
Differential side oil seal installing depth

Right side "a": 9.2 - 10.2 mm (0.363 - 0.401 in.) (2WD model)

Left side "b": 1.3 - 2.3 mm (0.052 - 0.090 in.)

Fig 2: Installing Differential Side Oil Seals
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

Fig 3: Installing Oil Seals
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install drive shaft, see FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: FRONT .
Replenish CVT fluid, see CVT FLUID CHANGE .
Check CVT fluid level, see CVT FLUID CHECK .
Check for fluid leakage.