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Suzuki / Santana Vitara and Sidekick repair manuals
A repair manual for your Suzuki / Santana Vitara or Sidekick? Here are manuals for DIY service and repairs on Suzuki / Santana off-road vehicles.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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Suzuki Samurai, Sidekick, X-90 & Vitara / Geo & Chevrolet Tracker (1986-2001) - 4-cylinder models (USA) | Haynes Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Suzuki Samurai, Sidekick, X-90 and Vitara, Geo / Chevrolet Tracker.
Gasoline engines: 4 cylinders - 1.3 (1298 cc, SOHC, 8V and 16V) and 1.6 (1590 cc, SOHC, 8V and 16V) and 2.0 (1995 cc, DOHC).
Model years: 1986-2001.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the 1.8 litre 4 cylinder gasoline engine, the V6- or diesel models.
This Haynes manual for the Suzuki Samurai, Sidekick, X-90 and Vitara describes service and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Author: | Bob Henderson, J.H. Haynes |
| Details: | 320 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.6 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.63 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 2001) |
| Series: | Haynes Auto Repair Manual (90010) |
| ISBN: | 9781563924323 |
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Suzuki Samurai, Sidekick / Tracker (1986-1998) (USA) | Chilton Repair Manual
Chilton Repair Manual for the Suzuki Samurai, Sidekick, Sport and X-90 / GEO Tracker, 4x2 and 4x4.
Model years: 1986-1998.
This Chilton manual for the Suzuki Samurai, Sidekick, Sport and X-90 / GEO Tracker covers maintenance and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system, and gaskets).
It also addresses the cooling system, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust, and the electrical system. Additionally, it describes work on other components, such as the clutch, transmission (only removal and installation), the transfer case, front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, the steering system, brakes and body.
- Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
- Includes technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and wiring diagrams.
- Tables for troubleshooting and identification of models and engines.
Product details
| Details: | 550 pages, 27.5 x 20.5 x 2 cm / 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.79 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Chilton Automotive Books (USA, 2001) |
| Series: | Chilton Auto Repair Manual (66500) |
| ISBN: | 9780801990885 |
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Suzuki / Santana Vitara - 4 cylindres essence et Diesel (1990-1997) | Revue Technique Automobile RTA 553.3
Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 553) repair manual covering the Suzuki Vitara JX, JLX and JLXi, 3- and 5-door, petrol and diesel (4 cylinders).
Petrol engines: 4 cylinders - 1.6 (1590 cc, carburettor and injection, G16A and G16B).
Diesel engines:
- 1.9 (1905 cc, PSA XUD 9A)
- 1.9 Turbodiesel (1905 cc, PSA XUD 9SD)
- 2.0 Turbodiesel (1998 cc, RF).
Production years: 1990-1997.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the V6 petrol engine.
This Revue Technique for the Suzuki and Santana Vitara off-road vehicles describes extensively service and repair of the petrol and diesel engines (including timing gear, cylinder head, lubrication, coolant pump and fuel system).
Covers also work on the clutch, transmission, driveshafts, steering system, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, electric equipment and body.
- Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
- An integral owner's handbook provides information on operation and daily maintenance.
- Additional chapter with tips and a checklist to prepare for the MOT test.
Product details
| Details: | 160 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | ETAI (F, 1996) |
| Series: | Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 553.3) |
| ISBN: | 9782726855324 |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara - Diesel 1.9 DDiS 129 ch (depuis 10/2005) | Revue Technique Automobile RTA B717.6
Revue Technique Automobile (RTA B717) repair manual covering the Suzuki Grand Vitara Diesel, 3 and 5-door.
Diesel engine: 4 cylinders - 1.9 DDiS (1870 cc, 129 hp, Renault F9Q 820).
Production years: since 10/2005.
This Revue Technique for the Suzuki Grand Vitara Diesel off-road vehicles describes extensively service and repair of the diesel engines (including timing gear, cylinder head, lubrication, coolant pump, injection pump and injectors).
Covers also work on the clutch, transmission, driveshafts, steering system, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, electric equipment and body.
- Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
- An integral owner's handbook provides information on operation and daily maintenance.
- Additional chapter with tips and a checklist to prepare for the MOT test.
- Partly in colour.
Product details
| Details: | 210 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous b&w and colour photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | ETAI (F, 2008) |
| Series: | Revue Technique Automobile (RTA B717.6) |
| ISBN: | 9782726871768 |
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