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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

SUZUKI, HYDRAULIC BRAKES -> MASTER CYLINDER OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Master Cylinder, Replace."
  • Remove circlip, then the primary piston.
  • Remove piston stoppe...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Suzuki -> Component Locations -> XL-7, 1999-06 Vitara, Grand Vitara, 1996-98 X90, 1989-98 Sidekick & 1986-95 Samurai
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then drain transaxle oil into appropriate container.
  • Remove tires and wheels.
  • Remove locking hub, then driveshaft circlip.
  • Remove stabilizer ball joint nut, then tie rod castle nut.
  • Remove caliper bolt, then caliper from disc.
  • Remove knuckle ball joint stud nut, then support lower arm with suitable jack.
  • Remove strut bracket bolts.
  • Remove knuckle and wheel hub assembly, by lowering jack.
  • On RH side, to detach snap ring fitted on spline of differential side joint from differential side gear, pull inboard joint using a tire l...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Disconnect alternator lead wire and coupler.
  • Disconnect canister with canister mounting b...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Suzuki -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 1990-98 Sidekick 1600
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick 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 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, place oil pan under radiator and disconnect A/T fluid hoses from radiator.
  • On all models, loosen cooling fan belt tension.
  • Loosen cooling fan/clutch nuts.
  • Disconnect radiator inlet hose from r...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 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 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

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

Engine Wiring Harness Locations Diagram for 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GASEngine Wiring Harness Locations Diagram for 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Engine Wiring Harness
  • Water Temperature Gauge Sending Unit
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter
  • Ignition Coil
  • Horn
  • Generator
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • 1990 Suzuki Sidekick  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Cigar Lighter
  • Ignition Coil
  • Horn
  • Rear Defogger
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: OIL LEAK IDENTIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick 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: BEVEL PINION MOUNTING DISTANCE
    Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6 L4 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 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 1990 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 1990 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 1990 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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