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1996 Chevrolet Astro CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Refer to "Brake System Bleed," as ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1992-05 Astro & Safari Vans -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace ever...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Front
The driveline components in this vehicle are factory system-balanced. System balance provides a smoother running driveline operation. Observe the position of all the driveline components. Accurately mark the relationship of the components before removal. These components include the propeller shafts, the drive axles, the pinion flanges, and the output shafts. All components must be reassembled in the exact relationship to each other as they were before removal. Follow the specifications, the torque values, and any measurements made prior to disassembly in order to maint...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner.
- Remove drive belt.
- Disconnect regulator electrical connector.
- Remove alternator front mounting bolts.
- Remove alternator rear mounting bolt.
- Remove alternat...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Indicator Lamp -> Electronic Engine Controls Or Electronic Fuel Injection Except Tracker
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 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 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Remove air cleaner.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove coolant recovery reservoir.
- Remove heater hose support clamp bolt.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at water bypass valve.
- Remove hose from water bypass valve.
- 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 coolant recovery reservoir.
- Remove heater hose support cla...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
- Insert a 1/2 inch breaker bar into the tensioner pulley.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, then remove drive belt.
- Route drive belt over all pulleys except ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Upper Engine Fuel System & Related Components Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH Kick Panel & LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Chevrolet Astro 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 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Chevrolet Astro 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 Chevrolet Astro 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 Chevrolet Astro 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 Chevrolet Astro 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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