Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement1) Lift up vehicle and drain transaxle oil.
2) Remove following parts.
^ Front Drive Shaft:
^ Center shaft (2WD model):
3) Remove oil seal (1) using special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09913-50121
4) 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
(A): 09944-88220
(B): 09944-66010
(C): 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.)
5) 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)
6) Install following parts.
^ Front Drive Shaft:
^ Center shaft (2WD model):
7) Pour transaxle oil.