Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual D16AA · Repair Instructions

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Precautions: General safety (00)

1)Remove engine assembly. icon 
2)Disconnect transaxle from engine.
•M/T model: icon 
•Twin clutch system model: icon 
3)Remove timing belt. icon 
4)Remove crankshaft timing belt pulley as follows.
a)Lock flywheel using special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09914–17930
b)Loosen crankshaft timing belt pulley bolt, and remove crankshaft timing belt pulley (1).
NOTE:
Turn crankshaft timing belt pulley bolt clockwise to loosen it.
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5)Remove crankshaft front oil seal (1) using flat-bladed screwdriver (2) or the like.
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6)Install crankshaft front oil seal as follows.
a)Fit new crankshaft front oil seal to special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09911–97920
b)Install crankshaft front oil seal (1) with special tool (A) and crankshaft pulley washer (2)
c)Tighten crankshaft timing belt pulley bolt (3), until special tool contacts with oil pump.
NOTE:
Turn crankshaft timing belt pulley bolt counterclockwise to tighten it.
d)Remove special tool and crankshaft pulley washer.
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7)Install crankshaft timing belt pulley (1), and tighten crankshaft timing belt pulley bolt.
NOTE:
Turn crankshaft timing belt pulley bolt counterclockwise to tighten it.
Tightening torque
Crankshaft timing belt pulley bolt (a): 340 N·m (34.7 kgf-m, 251.0 lbf-ft)
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8)Remove special tool from cylinder block.
Special Tool
(A): 09914–17930
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9)Install timing belt. icon 
10)Connect transaxle to engine.
•M/T model: icon 
•Twin clutch system model: icon 
11)Install engine assembly. icon