Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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: When removing oil seal, be careful not to scratch the oil seal press-fit part of transaxle housing. Otherwise, CVT fluid may cause leakage.

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.