Intermediate Drive Shaft Installation

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Intermediate Drive Shaft Installation
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Fig 1: Installation Of Intermediate Drive Shaft
G04843850Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
CALLOUT AND COMPONENT NAME TABLE

Callout Component Name
1 Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft
CAUTION: DT-48094 must be used over the intermediate shaft prior to installation in order to protect the intermediate shaft seal from damage.

Special Tools 
  • DT-48094 Inner Drive Shaft Seal Protector
  • J 25070 Heat Gun - 500-750F
2 Front Wheel Drive Retainer
3 Front Wheel Drive Shaft Shield
Special Tools 
DT-48076 Rock Guard Installer
RENDER: 1.0x

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