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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 -> Condenser, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove right and left headlamp trim, then center grille assembly.
- Remove right and left headlamp housings, then hood bracket and latch a...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Lamp Switches -> Combination Valve -> Components -> Diagonally Split System -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Front & Rear Split System -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning Or Pressure Control Valve -> System Operation -> Warning Lamp
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4 L4 GAS
System Operation
Front & Rear Split System
When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective systems, .
If the rear (secondary) brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder bore. Primary piston movement will displace hydraulic fluid in the primary section of the master cylinder to actuate the front brake system.
If the front (primary) brake system fails, init...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2 L4 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 v...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.4 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
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
- Disconnect electrical connections to alternator, then drive belt.
- Rem...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Active Handling System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. The lamp will also come on as the system is...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from surge tank using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from surge tank.
- Reposition hose clamp from coolant outlet using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from co...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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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+.
 Rear Of I/P Trim Plate Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.4 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Front RH Side Of Engine 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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