Generally not a DIY, but can be accomplished with time and the correct tools..

 

Hi, the service manual has 2 volumes, but there are supplements, example=
MANUAL RELACIONADO :
TÍTULO DEL MANUAL N° DE MANUAL APLICABILIDAD
Manual de reparación de la unidad
GRAND VITARA/GRAND VITARA
XL-7 (SQ416/SQ420/SQ625/JA627)
99501-65D40-01S Transmisión, transferencia y diferenciales
(delantero y trasero) del modelo concernido
mencionado en el “Prefacio” de este
manual.
Manual de diagramas de conexiones
GRAND VITARA/GRAND VITARA
XL-7 (SQ416/SQ420/SQ625/JA627)
99512-52D10-015 Modelo concernido mencionado el “Prefacio”
de este manual.
Modelos que no tengan el número de identificación
2S2GTA03C00###### y
2S2GTA52C00######.
Manual de diagramas de conexiones
SQ416/SQ420/SQ625
99512-65D11-015 Modelo concernido mencionado en el “Prefacio”
de este manual.
Modelos que no tengan el número de identificación
2S2GTA03C00###### y
2S2GTA52C00######.

If you go to FAQ thread you can find one suplement from 2003

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and once there go to =

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and after download this (maybe ok for you)=

2003 Automatic, Standard, Transfer & Differential Manual

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Sooooo, looking at some more materials, it's looking like I can take a junkyard carrier and replace my existing unit doing just bolt work, right? If I don't touch the cap bolts it's just a nut and bolt job...??

And thanks, Max (and other unnamed folks) for all your FAQ info/links!

 

Just an FYI, none of the rentable axle puller were able to be bolted up, but Harbor Freight's 2 lb puller set (56894) worked for pulling the axle half-shafts. It's possible to heat the ABS ring and (wheel) bearing retainer collar off, but mush care is needed to not overheat the outer grease seal when taking the collar off. Those two parts aren't easily available, but you can still find them if you're replacing a wheel bearing. Just prep in advance or your car will be up on jack stands for awhile!