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1998 Suzuki Esteem 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 1998 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Import Compressor Service -> Sanden Compressor -> Shaft Seal & Bearing, Replace -> Except Honda -> Honda
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

Honda
  • Remove clutch assembly as previously described, then remove front housing screws and the front housing and O-ring, Fig. .
  • Remove shaft seal, then the felt ring and seal plate from front housing.
  • Set front housing onto shaft ring remover, then use a hub disassemble/assemble tool with a press to remove bearing.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Lubricate the shaft seal and the compressor shaft with refrigerant oil.
    • Install shaft seal onto compressor shaft aligning the seal case flats with the shaft flats, then install seal plate, felt ring and front...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Esteem & Swift -> Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara & X-90 -> Master Cylinder -> System Bleed
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 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 Bleed

Esteem & Swift

The hydraulic lines of the brake system are based on a diagonal split system. When a brake line or hose is disconnected, bleeding operation must be performed at both ends of the line disconnected.

  • Fill master cylinder reservoir. Reservoir should be kept at least half full during bleeding operation.
  • Remove bleeder plug cap, then attach vinyl tube to bleeder plug of component to be bled. Insert other ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Suzuki -> Component Locations -> 1995-02 Esteem -> Less Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System -> Models Equipped w/Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

Models Equipped w/Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System

The fuel filter is part of the fu...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Side -> Right Side
Vehicle: 1998 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 1998 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

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

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Disconnect B terminal wire and coupler from alternator.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolt and loose drive belt adjusting bolt.
  • Remove alternator cover.
  • Remove alternator bracket.
  • Remove alterna...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Suzuki -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1995-2002 Esteem
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Esteem GLX 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 1998 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Drain cooling system, then disconnect cooling fan motor electrical connector.
  • Remove front grill assembly.
  • Disconnect inlet, outlet and reservoir tank hoses from radiator.
  • On models equipped with automatic transaxle,...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 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 1998 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Anti Lock Brake Control Module Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GASAnti Lock Brake Control Module Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • ABS Control Module
  • Bracket
  • Engine Compartment Sensor Locations Diagram for 1998 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GASEngine Compartment Sensor Locations Diagram for 1998 Suzuki Esteem GLX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Switch
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • TP Sensor
  • ECM
  • MAP Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Dome Light
  • Rear Dome Light
  • Front Door Switch- Left Hand
  • Front Door Switch- Right Hand
  • Rear Door Switch- Right Hand
  • 1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Tail Light Relay
  • Key Switch
  • Front Door Switch- Left Hand
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Suzuki Esteem cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: OIL LEAK IDENTIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1998 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: 1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Suzuki Esteem AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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