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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Drive Belt Data -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Remove approximately 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship between front wheel and axle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, copper washer and inlet fitting from caliper housing. Plug opening in inlet fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, do not disconnect brake line fitting from caliper.
  • Remove caliper slide pins and caliper.
  • Remove shoe and lining assembl...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Suzuki -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aerio, 1998-02 Swift & 1999-02 Esteem -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation -> With Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

With Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System

Fuel System Pressure Relief
  • Loosen the fuel filler cap to relieve fuel tank pressure.
  • Remove the fuel pump relay/fuse from relay or fuse box located in engine compartment.
  • Start the engine and allow to stall. Crank the engine for several seconds more to ensure relief of any remaining fuel pressure.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Install the fuel pump relay/fuse.
Removal & Installation

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flamma...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Side -> Right Side
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

Left Side

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Remove drain plug from transaxle and drain in suitable container.
  • Remove driveshaft nut.
  • Pull out driveshaft 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.
  • Pull out inboard joint from differential side and then wheel side joint fro steering knuckle.To prevent breakage of boots, use care not to bring them into contact with other parts when removing driveshaft assembly.
  • Re...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect solenoid electrical connector and battery cabl...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Suzuki -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 1995-2002 Esteem
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp should illuminate for approximately 2 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition Switch is placed in the on position. If the lamp remains illuminated or comes on while driving the vehicle or is blinking, a fault in the ABS has been detected. After diagnosis and repair are completed, the DTCs can be cleared using a suitable scan tool or as follows:

  • Place ignition switch in the off position.
  • Conn...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water outlet on cylinder head.
  • Remove hose from water outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedu...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 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 1997 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GASEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • TP Sensor
  • Tank Pressure Control Solenoid Vacuum Valve
  • Relay & Fuse Box Locations Diagram for 1997 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GASRelay & Fuse Box Locations Diagram for 1997 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Cruise Control Module
  • Engine Control Module
  • A/C Amplifier
  • EBCM
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Combination Meter
  • 1997 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Blower Motor Switch
  • Blower Motor
  • Illumination Controller
  • Heater Resistor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: OIL LEAK IDENTIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: ERROR CODE 7156 WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PROGRAM OR REPROGRAM WITH PASS-THROUGH REPROGRAMMING SOFTWARE VERSION 1.9.0.2
    Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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