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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS

Removal

  • Remove caliper assembly as outlined above.
  • Remove inboard pad with retainer spring. Dislodge outboard pad and position caliper on the front suspension so the brake hose will not support the weight of the caliper.
  • Remove two sleeves from inboard ears of the caliper.
  • Remove four rubber bushings from the grooves in each of the caliper ears.

Installation

  • Lubricate new sleeves, rubber bushings, bushing grooves and mounting bolt ends with Delco Silicone Lube or equivalent.
  • Install new bushings and sleeves in caliper ears. Position the sleeve so that the end toward the pad is flush ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 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 Pontiac Trans Sport AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Remove wheel.
  • Remove stabilizer shaft link.
  • Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into caliper and rotor in order to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove front wheel drive shaft nut.
  • Disconnect tie rod ball stud from steering knuckle.
  • Separate ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Use hub spindle remover tool No. J 28733-B or equivalent in order to remove front wheel drive axle from front wheel drive shaft bearing. Partially install front wheel drive axle nut in order to protect threads.
  • For righthand drive axle, separate drive axle from transaxle, using a...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove nut and cable from B+ terminal.
  • Remove electrical connector.
  • Remove alternator rear brace mounting bolt.
  • Remove bolt retaining rear brace to righthand exhaust manifold and remove brace.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner and duct assembly.
  • Drain coolant, into a suitable container.
  • Remove engine strut brace bolts from upper tie bar and rotate strut and brace rearward. To prevent shearing of rubber bushing loosen bolts on engine strut before swinging strut.
  • Disconnect electrical connec...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove belt shield bolt and shield.
  • Lift or...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport  3.4 V6 GASLH Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cruise Control Servo
  • ABS Motor Pack
  • Ground G-103
  • Connector C-120
  • Underhood Electrical Center
  • RH ``A'' Pillar & Kick Panel Diagram for 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport  3.4 V6 GASRH ``A'' Pillar & Kick Panel Diagram for 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Door Lock Relay
  • Automatic Door Lock Module
  • Grommet P-600
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Pontiac Trans Sport  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Outside Rear View Mirror
  • LH Outside Rear View Mirror
  • Outside Retractor Mirror Remote Control Switch
  • 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Sliding Door Controller
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 Pontiac Trans Sport 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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