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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks from 1990+

Suzuki -> Wiring Diagrams -> Cooling Fan
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Esteem & Swift -> Master Cylinder Bleeding -> Samurai, Sidekick & X-90 -> System Bleeding
Vehicle: 1995 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If fluid should accidentally touch painted surface, immediately wipe fluid from paint and clean painted surface.

System Bleeding

Samurai, Sidekick & X-90

On Samurai models, bleeding is required at four places; both front wheels, P & B valve and left rear wheel cylinder, Fig. .

On Sidekick and X-90 models, bleeding is required at four places; both front wheels, pressure limit valve and left rear wheel cylinder, Fig. .

Esteem & Swift

The hydraulic lines of the brake system are based on a diagonal split system. When a brake line or hose is...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Suzuki -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1996-00 Esteem -> Less Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System -> Normal Service -> Severe Service -> With Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Less Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System

Normal Service

Replace every 105 months or 105,000 miles

Severe Service

Replace every 60 months or 60,000 ...

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks from 1990+.

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 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

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

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Suzuki -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1995-2002 Esteem
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

The MIL will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the on position. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit after engine start-up, the self-diagnostic system has detected a problem and stored a diagnostic trouble code. On models less OBD II, after diagnosis and repair are complete, the self-diagnostic system memory can be cleared by removing the PCM fuse, disconnecting PCM electrical connectors, isolating the battery ground cable for more than 60 seconds. On models eq...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1995 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 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Esteem 1.8 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 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

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

Body Ground Locations Diagram for 1996 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GASBody Ground Locations Diagram for 1996 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ground G-12
  • Ground G-19
  • Ground G-21
  • Transmission Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Suzuki Esteem  1.8 L4 GASTransmission Component Locations Diagram for 1999 Suzuki Esteem 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Switch
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Shift Solenoid Valve B
  • Shift Solenoid Valve A
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

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

    2000 Suzuki Esteem  1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Suzuki Esteem 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Brake Light Switch
  • Left Brake Light
  • Right Brake Light
  • High Mounted Stop Light
  • 1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Illumination Controller
  • Hazard Warning Light Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR DTC P0420 AND/OR (P0430 V6) INSPECTION AND TROUBLE SHOOTING
    Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Exhaust System
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: UNDERHOOD (PRIMER) PAINT COLOR CODES - REV
    Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

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