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1996 GMC Sonoma CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
- 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 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Compressor Service -> Harrison V5 Variable Displacement Compressor -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
Product Compatibility
Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being servic...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
- On models with manual brake system, disconnect master cylinder pushrod from brake pedal.
- On all models, disconnect all wire connector...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 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 while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 2.2 L4 GAS
Remove
- Unlock steering column so that steering linkage is free to move.
- Raise the vehicle. Support vehicle with suitable safety stands.
- Remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
- In order to prevent drive axle from turning, insert a drift through brake caliper and into one of the rotor vanes.
- Remove axle nut and washer.
- Remove drift from brake rotor.
- Remove front brake rotors and support caliper with piece of wire in order to prevent damage to brake hose.
- Remove brackets from upper control arm holding both ABS wire and brake hose.
- Remove ABS bracket located on top of upper control ar...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Remove output terminal nut.
- Disconnect electrical connector.
- Remove alternator from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting t...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
An air cleaner restriction indicator, Fig. , is located in the intake duct between the MAF sensor and the air cleaner assembly.
If the window shows green, no service is required at this time. However, if...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
- Drain coolant from radiator into a suitable container, then disconnect upper coolant reservoir hose.
- Remove upper fan shroud bolts, then the shroud.
- Disconnect and plug transmission fluid cooler lines...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
- Remove belt tensioner pulley retaining bolt...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Chassis Wiring Diagram for 1996 GMC Sonoma 2.2 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Rear LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 GMC Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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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