Suzuki Changes Rear Seal

    Oct. 9, 2023
    Suzuki has changed the shape of the transfer case rear output shaft oil seal on the 4WD Grand Vitara vehicles to improve sealing and prevent contamination.
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    The old seal P/N 09283-40035 has been replaced with new P/N 09283-40042. Dimension A remains at 40 mm. Dimension B changes from 70.2mm to 72 mm. Dimension C changes from 20.3mm to 23.3 mm.
    The old seal P/N 09283-40035 has been replaced with new P/N 09283-40042. Dimension A remains at 40 mm. Dimension B changes from 70.2mm to 72 mm. Dimension C changes from 20.3mm to 23.3 mm.

    Suzuki has changed the shape of the transfer case rear output shaft oil seal on the 4WD Grand Vitara vehicles to improve sealing and prevent contamination. If the oil seal on a customer’s vehicle fails because of contamination, replace it with the new part number 09283-40042.

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