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1996 Chevrolet Caprice CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Charging System -> Avenger, Colt, Stealth, Summit & Talon -> Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Stratus & Vision -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups & Vans, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> Ford Motor Co. -> General Motors -> Minivans -> Neon
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 4.3 V8 GAS
DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Stratus & Vision
- Connect suitable pressure gauge or reclaim/recycle equipment to discharge side of compressor, then attach clamp-on thermocouple part No. P.S.E. 66-324-0014, 80PK-1A or equivalent, to liquid line as shown in Fig. It must be attached as close to condenser as possible to read liquid line temperature.
- With transaxle in Park and engine idling at 700 RPM, set air conditioning controls as follows:
- Set A/C control to outside air.
- Set pa...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 1) -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 4.3 V8 GAS
- Grease or any other foreign material must be kept off the brake linings, caliper, surfaces of the disc and external surfaces of the hub, during service procedures. Handling the brake disc and caliper should be done in a way to avoid deformation of the disc and nicking or scratching brake linings.
- If inspection reveals rubber piston seals are worn or damaged, they should be replaced immediately.
- During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, exercise care so as not to interfere wi...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1985-96 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet (Except Camaro & Corvette), Oldsmobile & Pontiac (Except Firebird) Rear Wheel Drive Models 4.3L, 5.0L (VIN E) & 5.7L (VIN 6, 7 & P)
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 4.3 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark position of shaft in relation to pinion flange for reassembly.
- Remove straps securing universal joint to pinion flange, then disconnect shaft from flange.
- Tape bearing cups to universal joint to pr...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7 V8 GAS
If shims are required between starter and engine block, they should be placed in their original location during installation.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter to engine brace and starter ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7 V8 GAS
The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air intake duct and resonator.
- Drain coolant into suitable containers through valve located in left radiator end tank.
- Disconnect engine coolant hoses from radiator, then remove engine cooling fans.
- Disconnect and plug transmission cooler and engine oil cooler lines, if equipped.
- Disconnect coolant reco...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- On models with mechanical cooling fan, proceed as follows:
- Rotate mechanical cooling fan tensioner pulley clockwise using a suitable 13 mm wrench while sliding belt from tensioner pulley.
- Remove fan ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Caprice cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rear Of Engine Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 4.3 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Upper LH Side Of Steering Column Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Caprice cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Chevrolet Caprice cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1996 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1996 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1996 Chevrolet Caprice 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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