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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Pressure Gauge Indication
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS
Due to the different types of models and systems, the following typical pressure gauge indications should be used as a guide only, Fig. Refer to the "Performance Tests" or "System Pressure Check" for the particular model being tested....
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Escalade, Avalanche & Denali, 1988-03 & C/K Pickup (Except 1999-03 Sierra & Silverado), 1992-06 Blazer, Jimmy, Hummer H2, SSR, Suburban, Yukon XL, Tahoe, Yukon, Bravada Gasoline Engines & 2004-06 Rainier, TrailBlazer & Envoy
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL
Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.
Disassemble
- Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
- Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
- On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
- Disassemble snap rings by ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 7.4 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead from rear of alternator.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Separate alternator from mounting bracket.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Indicator Lamp -> Electronic Engine Controls Or Electronic Fuel Injection Except Tracker
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 7.4 V8 GAS
The Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a problem and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM/PCM memory can be cleared of codes either by using a scan tool (OBD II systems) or by disconnecting the battery ground ca...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 7.4 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Remove air cleaner.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove heater hose support clamp bolt.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
- Remove hose from engine.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Remove air cleaner.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove heater hose support clamp bolt.
- Reposition heater hose...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 7.4 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a socket placed on tensioner ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Rear Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 LH Side Of Transmission Diagram for 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 7.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 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 GMC K2500 Suburban 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 GMC K2500 Suburban 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 GMC K2500 Suburban 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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