Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual 5 M/T · Repair Instructions

Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement

Precautions: General safety (00)

1)Hoist vehicle and drain transaxle oil. icon 
2)Remove front drive shaft. icon 
3)Remove oil seal (1) using special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09913–50121
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4)Install new oil seal (1) using special tool.
NOTE:
•When installing oil seal, face its spring side inward.
•Check that oil seal is installed horizontally to surface of case after installing oil seal.
Special Tool
(A): 09944–66010
(B): 09924–74510
(C): 09951–46010
(D): 09951–76010
Distance from case end face to right oil seal for 2WD
“a”: 9.5 – 10.5 mm (0.37 – 0.41 in.)
Distance from case end face to left oil seal
“b”: 0 – 1.0 mm (0 – 0.04 in.)
5)Apply grease to oil seal lip. Then, check drive shaft where oil seal contacts and check its smoothness.
“A”: Grease 99000–25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)
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6)Install front drive shaft. icon 
7)Add transaxle oil. icon