Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement

1) Hoist vehicle and drain transaxle oil. Removal and Replacement
2) Remove the following parts.
- Front Drive Shaft: Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation
- Drive intermediate shaft: Drive Intermediate Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation
3) Remove oil seal (1) using special tool.
Special Tool

(A): 09913-50121





4) 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

(A): 09944-88220

(B): 09944-66010

(C): 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.)

5) 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)





6) Install the following parts.
- Front Drive Shaft: Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation
- Drive intermediate shaft: Drive Intermediate Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation
7) Pour transaxle oil. Removal and Replacement