Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement
- Lift up vehicle and drain transaxle oil. See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE .
- Remove following parts.
- Front Drive Shaft. See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :
- Center shaft (2WD model). See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :
- Remove oil seal (1) using special tool.
Special Tool
- 09913-50121
- 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
- 09944-88220
- 09944-66010
- 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.)
- 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)
- Install following parts.
- Front Drive Shaft. See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :
- Center shaft (2WD model). See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :
- Pour transaxle oil. See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL CHANGE .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.