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1997 Suzuki Sidekick CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Suzuki REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Wiring Diagrams -> Heater
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS
Parking Brake
- Parking brake lever should be adjusted as follows:
- On Esteem models, 3-5 notches.
- On Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara and X-90 models, 5-7 notches.
- On Swift models, 4-9 notches.
- On all models, lever should be adjusted with 44 lbs. of pull applied, Fig. .
- Adjust travel by loosening self lock...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 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 Sidekick JA 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 Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assembly -> Disassemble -> Snap Ring Type
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS
Disassemble
Snap Ring Type
This procedure describes a driveline equipped with cardan joint in tube yoke. Driveline equipped with companion/slip yoke repeat steps to remove remaining cardan joint.
- Place driveshaft on suitable workbench. Do not damage driveshaft when servicing on workbench. Ensure driveline and components are reference marked to prevent driveline imbalance.
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke using suitable tool.
- Position yoke with grease fitting pointing up, if equipped.
- Position socket with ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground (-) cable at battery.
- Disconnect alternator lead wire and coupler.
- Disconnect canister with canister mounting...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 1990-98 Sidekick 1600
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp should illuminate for a few seconds as a bulb check when the ignition Switch is placed in the on position. If the lamp remains illuminated or c...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 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 thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- On models with air conditioning, loosen air conditioning drive belt adjusting bolt and ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Control Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JA 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JA 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JA 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: OIL LEAK IDENTIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: ERROR CODE 7156 WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PROGRAM OR REPROGRAM WITH PASS-THROUGH REPROGRAMMING SOFTWARE VERSION 1.9.0.2 Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 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 Sidekick 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 Sidekick 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 Sidekick 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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