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1996 Dodge Caravan CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge 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 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Condenser, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> 2.5L Engine -> 4.0L Engine -> Cherokee -> Dakota -> Full Size Pickups -> Full Size Vans -> Grand Cherokee -> Minivans -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Caravan LE 3.8 V6 GAS
Whenever the condenser is being replaced, note the locations of all of the radiator and condenser air seals. These seals are used to direct air through the condenser and radiator and prevent overheating.
Cherokee
2.5L Engine
Refer to "Receiver/Drier, Replace" for condenser replacement procedure.
4.0L Engine
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under , then drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove upper radiator crossmember, then the fan shroud and remove the electric fan.
- Remove the mechanical fan from the water pump, th...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Chrysler -> Dakota -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Jeep -> Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Caravan LE 3.8 V6 GAS
Chrysler
Proportioning Valve
Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
- Lift vehicle with a frame contact hoist or other means so that rear suspension is hanging free with shock absorbers disconnected. Remove tire and wheel assemblies from rear axle.
- After installing a new height sensing proportioning valve, bleed both hydraulic circuits at rear brakes.
- Reinstall rubber stone shield and ensure rear springs do not contact hoist, then loosen both front spring hanger pivot bolts.
- Loosen adjustment nut on actuator assembly, Fig. , then check actuator assembly hook. The hook should be properly seated o...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager w/2000-96 2.4L, 2000-93 3.3L & 2000-94 3.8L Engines
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 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 whil...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Caravan ES 3.3 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark orientation of propeller shaft rear flange.
- Using suitable jack stand, support propeller shaft. Do not allow propeller shaft to hang unsupported.
- Remove propeller shaft rear mounting bolts and support end of propeller shaft.
- Mark orientation of propeller shaft front flange.
- Remove propeller shaft front mounting bolts and remove propel...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors, then remove upper mounting bolt.
- Remove lower mounting bolt, then alternator...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Air Bag Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS
The air bag indicator lamp lights for 6-8 seconds each time the ignition is turned On. The lamp indicates a system self-test is being performed by the air bag co...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Caravan SE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove hose clamps and hoses from radiator, then remove coolant reserve tank tube.
- Remove and plug automatic transmission hoses and auxiliary oil cooler, if equipped.
- Disconnect fan motor electrical connector, then remove fan and support assembly.
- Remove upper shroud fasteners,...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Caravan ES 3.3 V6 GAS
- Raise vehicle and support vehicle.
- Remove right front splash ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Door Wring (Left Front) Diagram for 1996 Dodge Caravan ES 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Wiring Diagram for 1996 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Dodge Caravan 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Caravan 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Caravan 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Dodge Caravan 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 Dodge Caravan 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 Dodge Caravan 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 Dodge Caravan 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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