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1998 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
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1998-2000 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:
- Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
- Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
- The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Pull -> Brake Warning Light On Or Flashing, After Engine Start -> Brake Warning Light On, w/Brake Pedal Applied -> Dragging Brakes -> Excessive Pedal Travel -> Low Braking Force
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS
Low Braking Force
- Fluid leakage from brake lines and/or hoses.
- Air in brake system.
- Malfunctioning wheel cylinder and/or caliper assembly.
Brake Pull
- Malfunctioning wheel cylinder and/or caliper assembly.
- Loose calipers.
- Restricted brake line or hose.
Excessive Pedal Travel
- Partial brake system failure.
- Insufficient fluid in master cylinder reservoirs.
- Air in system.
Dragging Brakes
- Master c...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1996-98 Sidekick & X90 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 3...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS
Wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts during removal.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Place vehicle in neutral.
- Release parking brake.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Drain transmission oil into suitable container.
- Place reference mark on front driveline and rear differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft flange yoke or companion flange
- Remove bolts and then remove driveline from rear differential. R...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 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 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 1990-98 Sidekick 1600
Vehicle: 1998 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 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS
- Drain cooling system.
- Disconnect cooling fan electrical connector.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission,disconnect transmission cooler lines at radiator.
- On all mod...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JX 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 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Relay & Fuse Box Locations Diagram for 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Control Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1998 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: OIL LEAK IDENTIFICATION Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 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: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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