Gearbox Diagrams gearbox whine? tested wheel bearings for smoothness before removal of cv joints and they seemed fine but now that cv's are removed i turn them and they make quite a rumbling sound one side a little louder than the other. Is this normal? thought it was the gearbox whining but now thinking it maybe just the wheel bearings?

SOURCE: 1999 2.0L TD Suzuki vitara the clutch pedal was

Pilot bearing (pressed into flywheel) or release bearing (presses against clutch pressure plate)?
Regardless, the repair is the same. Replace clutch disc, pressure plate, release bearing & pilot bearing. Most flywheels are available or as part of a complete kit, minimum is to inspect & resurface flywheel when replacing clutch assymbly.

SOURCE: Cv joint

did you try penitration oil let it sit then try to get it off. or try heating it up.
1. do that outside
2. keep a water hose next to you!!! JUST INCASE
well i have this helps

SOURCE: CV Joints

You will usually hear a real loud clicking sound when your turning at a tight radius in either direction. Check the rubber boots over the joints. If they are cracked or ripped off you will need to replace them.There will be 2 on each side. If they are real noisy just replace the entire half-shafts. Shop around for axle shaft assy prices, typically $100.00 - $300.00 each side.

SOURCE: how to remove the gearbox from a 1999 suzuki swift

disconnect battery remove it & its cradle
jack it up & drain gearbox oil
remove the wheel & undo the axle nut in the centre!
[do not remove it yet]
undo the bottom control arm at its pivot point under the axle then seperate them !
pull swiftly outward to remove the drive shaft from the gearbox!
now there is the gear selector & speedo & clutchcables & starter motor to diconnect & or remove
remove gearbox mount But support the motor from underneath
undo all the bolts around the gearboxes bellhousing!
use a pry or large flat bladed screwdriver to part the gearbox from the engine & lift gearbox up & out! its very tight squeeze in there!!
Im sure now that you regret asking lol
dont forget while its out you may aswell do the clutch
good luck!
Cheers Rob.

SOURCE: checking gearbox oil level on 92 Suzuki Swift manual

'92 Swift - LH side of diff housing, rearwards of the LH drive shaft. Has to be filled to this plug's level.