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1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Corvette 5.7 V8 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 Corvette AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1984-96 Corvette
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
Refer to Fi...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
- With transmission in neutral and parking brake released, raise and support vehicle, then remove underbody braces, as required.
- Remove exhaust system as follows:
- Disconnect AIR pipe from catalytic converter and exhaust pipe.
- Disconnect electrical connector to oxygen sensor.
- Remove bolts securing muffler to hangers, disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds and remove exhaust system as an assembly.
- Support transmission, remove support beam retaining bolts and support beam.
- Mark position o...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> 1991-95 -> 1991-96 Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> 1996 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
1991-95
The trouble codes can be accessed by connecting a suitable jumper wire between the ALDL connector link terminals B and A. The connector is located under the left side of the instrument panel. The Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will blink the trouble codes. The codes may also be accessed by connecting a suitably programmed scan tool to the ALDL connector.
1996
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
1991-96 Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
[[table data]]Intermittent & Poor Connec...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
If shims are required between starter and engine block, they should be placed in their original location during installation. If starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 single shim to outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after firing, add .015 inch double shims until noise ceases.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- R...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 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 Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at coolant pump using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from coolant pump.
- 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 Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
- Lift tensioner upward in the clockwise direction, using a suitable socket and handle on tensioner pulley bolt...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Behind Center/RH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Behind LH Side Of I/P, Above Brake Pedal Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Corvette 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 Corvette 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 Corvette 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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