9-12 LOWER UNIT
DRIVESHAFT
• Inspect the driveshaft / splines for wear, twist or other dam-
age. Replace if necessary.
• Inspect the driveshaft bearing for pitting, rough or other dam-
age. Replace if necessary.
DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL HOUSING
• Inspect the housing for cracks or other damage. Replace if
necessary.
• Inspect the oil seals and the O-ring for wear, cuts, nicks or
tears.
Replacing driveshaft oil seal
1. Extract the oil seals using the oil seal remover.
"
09913-50121: Oil seal remover
2. Apply the Water Resistant Grease to the inner circumfer-
ence of the housing.
$
99000-25160: Suzuki Water Resistant Grease
3. Using an oil seal installer, drive the two oil seals (one at a
time) into the housing.
The lipped portion of the seal should face toward the water
pump case.
Apply the Water Resistant Grease to the seal lips.
$
99000-25160: Suzuki Water Resistant Grease
Direction of
water pump case