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1996 Nissan Maxima CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan 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 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Drive Belt Data -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS -> BRAKE SYSTEM BLEED -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Less Anti-Lock Brakes
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS
Less Anti-Lock Brakes
Do not spill brake fluid on painted surfaces, it may cause damage to the paint. If brake fluid is spilled, wash immediately with water.
- Place container under master cylinder to avoid spillage, then fill master cylinder with brake fluid.
- Connect hose to bleeder valves, then depress brake pedal several times.
- With pressure applied to pedal open bleeder valve to release air trapped in system.
- Close bleeder, then release pedal slowly.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 as outlined above until all air is removed from system.
- Bleed air from system in order as follows:
- Left rear whe...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Armada, Murano, Titan & 350Z, 2006-02 Altima, 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- On all models except 1990-96 300ZX, remove the fuel pump fuse from the fuse panel.
- On 1990-96 300ZX, disconnect the fuel pump relay, located behind the lefthand side kick panel.
- On all models, start and run the engine until it stalls.
- After the engine stalls, crank two or three times to ensure all fuel pressure is relieved.
- On all models except 1990-96 300ZX, turn the ignition Off, then install the fuel pump fuse.
- On 1990-96 300ZX, turn the ignition Off, then connect the fuel pump relay.
Removal &...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
- Remove wheel bearing attaching nut, then side flange attaching nuts and bolts.
- Remove driveshafts by lightly tapping...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air intake duct, if required.
- Disconnect starte...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is excessive. When...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater pipe.
- Remove hose from heater pipe.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Loosen lock nut on power steering pump.
- Loosen adjusting bolt on power steering pump.
- Remove power steering pump drive belt.
- Loosen lock nut on alternator belt idler pulley.
- Loosen adjusting bolt on alternator b...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Room Lamp Harness Diagram for 1996 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Nissan Maxima 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 Nissan Maxima 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 Nissan Maxima 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 Nissan Maxima 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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