Intermediate Drive Shaft Disassembly

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Intermediate Drive Shaft Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Drive Shaft Components
G04843838Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
CALLOUT AND COMPONENT NAME TABLE

Callout Component Name
1 Half Shaft Retainer
2 O-Ring
3 Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Bearing Retainers (Qty: 2)
4 Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly
Tip:Β  Use a press, with the J 22912-B flat side up, in order to remove the bearing assembly.
Special ToolsΒ 
J 22912-B Rear Pinion and Axle Bearing Remover
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