YH4
GRAND
VITARA
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-15
1. Inner oil seal
2. Axle housing
1. Hammer
2. Screwdriver
3. Oil seal protector
4. Oil seal
5. Body center
REAR AXLE SHAFT INNER OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
1) Remove rear axle shaft. For details, refer to steps 1) to 7) of
REAR AXLE SHAFT REMOVAL in this section.
2) Fix brake back plate by inserting screwdriver to the hole for bear-
ing retainer mounting.
3) Remove rear axle shaft inner oil seal.
NOTE:
Take care not to bend the brake pipe.
INSTALLATION
1) Using special tool drive in oil seal until it contacts oil seal protec-
tor in axle housing.
NOTE:
Make sure that oil seal is free from inclination as it is
installed.
Refer to figure so that oil seal is installed in proper direc-
tion.
Special Tool
(A): 09913-75510
“A”: Grease 99000-25010
“B”: Sealant 99000-31110
2) For procedure hereafter, refer to steps 6) to 11) of REAR AXLE
SHAFT INSTALLATION in this section.