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1996 Buick Roadmaster CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Buick REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Roadmaster AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Passenger Cars -> Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Achieva, Beretta, Cavalier, Corsica, Cutlass, Grand Am, Malibu, Skylark & Sunfire -> Bonneville, LSS, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Regency, 88 & 98 -> Camaro & Firebird -> Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster -> Electronic Controls -> Manual Controls -> Metro & Prizm -> Preliminary Inspection
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Roadmaster 5.7 V8 GAS
Camaro & Firebird
Refer to Fig. for heater system diagnosis.
Bonneville, LSS, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Regency, 88 & 98
Refer to Fig. for heater system diagnosis.
Achieva, Beretta, Cavalier, Corsica, Cutlass, Grand Am, Malibu, Skylark & Sunfire
Refer to Figs. and for heater system diagnosis.
Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster
Preliminary Inspection
- Check and correct coolant level as necessary.
- Ensure engine warms up to proper op...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Roadmaster AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Description -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> BCIA Single & Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited Wagon 5.7 V8 GAS
AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type
This unit utilizes a vacuum power chamber, consisting of a front and rear shell, housing divider, front and rear diaphragm, plate assemblies, hydraulic pushrod and a diaphragm return spring, Figs. and .
In normal operating mode, with service brakes in released position, the booster operates with vacuum on both sides of its diaphragms. When brakes are applied, air at atmospheric pressure is admitted to one side of each diaphragm to provide power assist. When the service brake is released, atmospheric air is shut off from one side of each diaphragm. The a...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Roadmaster AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1985-96 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet (Except Camaro & Corvette), Oldsmobile & Pontiac (Except Firebird) Rear Wheel Drive Models 4.3L, 5.0L (VIN E) & 5.7L (VIN 6, 7 & P)
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited 5.7 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Roadmaster AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited 5.7 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark position of shaft in relation to pinion flange for reassembly.
- Remove straps securing universal joint to pinion flange, then disconnect shaft from flange.
- Tape bearing cups to universal joint to prevent ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Roadmaster AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited 5.7 V8 GAS
If shims are used between starter and engine block, they should be placed in their original location during installation.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter to engine b...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Roadmaster AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited Wagon 5.7 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the air b...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Roadmaster AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air intake duct and resonator.
- Drain coolant into suitable containers through valve located in left radiator end tank.
- Disconnect engine coolant hoses from radiator, then remove engine cooling fans.
- Disconnect and plug transmission cooler and engine oil cooler lines, if equipped.
- Disconnect coolant reco...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Roadmaster AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited 5.7 V8 GAS
Unless directed otherwise, ignition and start switch must be in OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Buick Roadmaster AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Buick Roadmaster cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Center Radiator Support Diagram for 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Bottom Of LH ``A'' Pillar Diagram for 1996 Buick Roadmaster 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Buick Roadmaster AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Buick Roadmaster cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited Wagon 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Buick Roadmaster AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Buick Roadmaster cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1996 Buick Roadmaster 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 Buick Roadmaster 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Buick Roadmaster AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Buick Roadmaster 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 Buick Roadmaster 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 Buick Roadmaster 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 Buick Roadmaster 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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