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1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver/Drier -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 3.4 V6 GAS
While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:
- Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
- Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
- The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Caliper Service -> Bushing & Boot Replacement -> Caliper Assemble -> Caliper Disassemble -> Caliper Installation -> Caliper Removal -> Installation -> Mounting Bracket Service -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 3.4 V6 GAS
Caliper Removal
- Siphon enough brake fluid out of master cylinder to bring fluid level to 1/3 full to avoid fluid overflow when caliper pistons are pushed back into bores.
- Raise vehicle and remove front wheels.
- Mark relationship between wheel to hub and bearing assembly. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Using a suitable C-clamp and block of wood, push pistons back together into caliper bores.
- If caliper assembly is to be serviced, remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, copper washer, and inlet fitting from caliper housing. Plug opening in inlet fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamina...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Monte Carlo Z34 3.4 V6 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 Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 3.4 V6 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 Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 3.4 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Place a suitable drain pan under vehicle and remove oil filter.
- Disconnect electrical connections from oil pressure sensor.
- Disconnect crank sensor wire from ignition module.
- Remove oil cooler adapter stud and set oil cooler aside.
- Remove wiring harness from bellhousing clamp and lower r...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Engine Or Service Now Soon Engine Indicator Lamps (Gasoline Engines w/Electronic Engine Controls Or EFI) -> Except LeMans, Metro, Prizm, Storm & Vibe
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 3.4 V6 GAS
The Check Engine 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 fault condition and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM memory can be cleared of codes as follows:
On models except Cadillac with DEFI, remove the ECM/PCM fuse or disconnect the battery ground cable for approximately 30...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.1 V6 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 water pump housing using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 3.4 V6 GAS
- Remove coolant recovery reservoir.
- Rotate tensioner cl...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Inflatable Restraint Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module Location Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.1 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.1 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Monte Carlo 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 Monte Carlo 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 Monte Carlo 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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