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1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 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 Impala SS AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.7 V8 GAS
Passenger Cars
The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.
Achieva & Skylark
1994-96
- Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
- Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
- On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 1) -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.7 V8 GAS
Brake Roughness
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pulsation is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. To check for this condition, measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thic...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.7 V8 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.7 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 Impala SS AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect positive cable from alternator BAT terminal.
- Remove nut and bolt from upper brace.
- Loosen nut and move upper brace out of way.
- Remove bolt, nut and rear brace.
- Remove nuts, bolt and also lower brace.
- Remove engine harness electrica...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 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 Impala SS AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 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 Impala SS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 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 Impala SS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
LH Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
RH Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS 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 Impala SS 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 Impala SS 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 Impala SS 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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