What steps should I follow when removing the alternator from my 92 Suzuki sidekick?

the fsm covers this 100 % and is free.
the exact steps depends on the engine type.
there are 2, types. one is 8v valve heat, and other 16v.
The G16A or B
what differs , is the intake manifold brace.
ill now put the link page to the G16B (16v) here..


the first step is to disconnect the battery minus lug. (or BOOM eat acid or worse)
chapter 6D
page 6D2-5 (kinda sucks, but that is suzuki's way , )
http://www.acksfaq.com/96-FSM-v1-6D-pdf.htm



now my way.
see starter installed with intake man. removed. a nice view.
this shows what gets in the way.

http://www.fixkick.com/engine/97-motor-pull/HTML/image_50.html

if you are rubber man, like in "Fantastic 4" , then>>>> bottom access might work, i dont think so. I see many online books say this too.
i cant. btw.

My way.

• remove neg battery lug.
• remove EVAP canister. box, (front right corner of bay.0
  
  • remove alternator., it has 3 point mounts, Time for new belt?
  • the intake has brace below the intake man. unbolt it and tilt it back.
  • remove the starter wires.
  • remove the bolts. its out.
  • reverse above. for install..

good luck, and ask questions.

the 8v evap tank bolts on to body
the 16v on mine has these, plastic locks.
ive done 91,95,96 and 97 years kick.
below is a 91. 8v.
evap tank pulled
Alternator tilted to tje left. (its upper mount is removed.
and the starter bolts are hands on, now.

All belts are tensioned. be that V belts or serps.

both engines are the same. 8v and 16v

its covered here.
loosen 2 bolts #10 and 5 (x2) (drawing numbers)
tilt the alt towards the engine
the belt is off.
put one back, reverse above and set the tension to spec.
THE Spec: 22 lbs force will cause a deflection of 91-98' = 0.24 to 0.31 inches [89/90 0.20- 0.32"]


http://www.fixkick.com/belts.html


if you have optional, A/C and P/S then that comes off first.
and is covered there, the P/S has trick read it.

install,
so they are off now, I'll pretend, REPLACE.

axle job, brake job what? "CONTEXT" helps.; sure does.
easy, have even videos of axle pulls too.
get 2x 8mm bolts to do the ejection
see photo one,
92 on up looks same.
http://www.fixkick.com/axles/axle_rear_R&R.html

btw , on that same site is the full 1996 fsm,
click search and manuals, then click FSM.
bingo , factory brake pages, , all.
same as 98

There should be a power/normal switch on the console just to the right of the automatic transmission gear selector. (Labeled A/T on my '96, but "power" in my '92.) This switch changes the shift profile of the 4 speed automatic transmission.

its in the fsm book (suz), and answered here many times.
see remove starter here
http://www.fixkick.com/belts.html

the 9 steps.
the starter is below the intake manifold right side of engine.
do not ever skip step 2.

For all car problems kindly visit one of the link
http://www.autozone.com
here you have to register and step by step manual is given to solve the issue of your car problem.
kindly raise the thumbs if it works.

If I were you, i would check the fuel pump relay. I know when my 92 suzuki sidekick did that it was the fuel pump relay. Good luck

Hi,

Thanks for writing to Fixya.com.

Please find the steps for replacing alternators.

http://www.partsource.ca/doityourself/How-To-Remove-and-Install-Alternators-and-Starters.asp

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it could problem with main connector of headlight or combi switch, pls clean it and re fix it.

You could try tightening the belts and adding belt lubricant.