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1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cavalier, Cutlass, Malibu & Sunfire -> Thermostat, Replace -> 2.2L Engine -> 2.4L Engine -> 3.1L Engine
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4 L4 GAS
2.2L Engine
Refer to Fig. when performing the following procedure.
- Remove air intake duct.
- With engine cool, drain engine coolant below thermostat level. Never open cooling system with engine hot. Failure to follow this warning may cause personal injury.
- Disconnect radiator hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove thermostat housing retaining nuts, then the housing, gasket and thermostat.
- Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
- Prior to installation, ensure thermostat gasket area is thoroughly clean. ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Achieva, Beretta, Camaro, Cavalier, Century, Corsica, Ciera SL, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Cutlass Supreme, Firebird, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Lumina, Metro, Monte Carlo, Prizm, Regal, Skylark, Sunbird & Sunfire (A, F, J, L, M, N, S & W Cars) -> Description -> ABS Warning Lamp (Amber) -> Brake Warning Lamp (Red) -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) & Electronic Brake & Traction Control Module (EBTCM) -> Expansion Spring Brake (ESB) -> Hydraulic Modulator/Motor Pack Assembly -> System Components -> System Operation -> Wheel Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2 L4 GAS
System Operation
The function of the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is to minimize wheel lock-up during heavy braking on most road surfaces. The system performs this function by monitoring wheel speed and controlling the brake fluid pressure to each front wheel and both rear wheels during braking. This allows the driver to retain directional stability and better steering capability.
System Components
Refer to Fig. for system component locations.
Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) & Electronic Brake & Traction Control Module (EBTCM)
The ABS system is controlled by a microprocessor base...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Skyhawk (1982-89), Cimarron, Beretta, Cavalier, Corsica, Firenza & 2000, Sunbird & Sunfire
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.4 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
- Remove axle nut and washer.
- Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then using a suitable pry bar, separate ball joint from knuckle.
- Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using front hub spindle rem...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4 L4 GAS
- Remove air inlet duct to throttle body.
- Remove top starter bolt, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lo...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater pipe.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2 L4 GAS
- Remove coolant reservoir.
- Rotate tensioner clockwise with a 15mm wrench ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Center Of Steering Wheel Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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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