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1996 Suzuki Esteem CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Suzuki REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster Overhaul -> Esteem & 1996 Sidekick & X-90 -> Power Brake Unit, Replace -> Samurai, Swift & 1993-95 Sidekick
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS
Power Brake Unit, Replace
- Remove master cylinder from booster as outlined under " Master Cylinder, Replace," in "Hydraulic Brakes".
- Disconnect pushrod clevis from brake pedal arm.
- Disconnect vacuum hose from booster.
- Remove booster attaching nuts, then the booster assembly.
- Reverse procedure to install, then ensure brake pedal height and pedal travel is correct as outlined under "Brake Pedal Height, Adjust," and "Brake Pedal Travel Check" in "Hydraulic Brakes" .
Brake Booster Overhaul
Samurai, Swift & 1993-95 Sidekick
Refer to Figs. through , when performing this procedure.
- Remove piston...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Component Locations -> 1995-02 Esteem -> Less Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System -> Models Equipped w/Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS
Models Equipped w/Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System
The fuel filter is part of the fu...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Double Offset Joint -> Left Side -> Right Side -> Tripod Joint
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS
Double Offset Joint
Left Side
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tires and wheels.
- Undo staking and remove drive shaft nut and washer.
- Place a suitable container under transaxle and drain transaxle oil.
- By using proper size rods, pull out drive shaft joint so as to release snap ring fitting of joint spline at differential side.
- Disconnect stabilizer joint from suspension arm.
- Remove ball stud bolt, and then separate suspension arm from knuckle.
- To remove drive shaft assembly, pull out inboard joint from differential side and then wheel side joint from steering knuckle.
- Reverse proce...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Remove air cleaner outlet hose.
- Remove canister from its bracket.
- Disconnect B terminal wire and coupler from alternator.
- Rem...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS
When the ignition system is placed in the on position, the Air Bag Warning lamp will illuminate for a few seconds and then go off as a bulb check. I...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water intake pipe.
- Remove hose from water intake pipe.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Remove engine under cover of right side from vehicle body.
- On models with air conditioning and/or power steering, loosen power s...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: OIL LEAK IDENTIFICATION Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: ERROR CODE 7156 WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PROGRAM OR REPROGRAM WITH PASS-THROUGH REPROGRAMMING SOFTWARE VERSION 1.9.0.2 Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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