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1996 Dodge B3500 VAN CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> DaimlerChrysler -> Disarming -> 1990-97 -> 1994-96 Cherokee -> 1998-2004 -> Except 1994-96 Cherokee -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
Passenger Cars
1990-97
It may be required to access and record all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) prior to disarming the air bag system.
- Place ignition switch in Lock position.
- Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable.
- Wait at least two minutes after disconnecting battery ground cable before doing any further work on vehicle. The air bag system is designed to retain enough voltage to deploy air bags for a short time even after battery has been disconnected.
1998-2004
It may be required to access and rec...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Chrysler -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS
When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations, the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level due to a chemical breakdown during use, and a few precautions will minimize exposure. Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent excessive asbestos exposure.
- Wear a s...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 2005-06 Liberty w/2.4L & 3.7L Engines, 2005-06 Grand Cherokee, 1998-06 Durango, 1994-06 Dakota (Except 1994 2.5L), Ram Truck 1500-3500, Ram Van 1500-3500
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS
The following procedure is described for a propeller shaft equipped with only a cardan joint in the tube yoke. If the propeller shaft is equipped with a companion yoke, simply repeat the following steps to remove the cardan joint from the companion yoke after removing the cardan joint from the tube yoke. Individual components of cardan universal joints are not serviceable. If worn or leaking, they must be replaced as an assembly.
Disassemble
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Using a soft drift, tap outside of bearing cap assembly to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both si...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove wiring connector from starter.
- Remove starter mounting bolts, then starter from vehicle.
- Reverse procedur...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Plymouth Except Ram 50
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
On models less OBD II, the Check Engine lamp should light for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition has been turned On as a bulb inspection. If improper or no signals are received by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) from various sensors and monitored systems or if the PCM enters its Limp-In mode, the PCM will light the Check Engine lamp. On Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth models, After diagnosing and servicing the vehicle, the PCM memory will be cleared after approximately 40 to 100 ignition key On-Off cycles or by using a suitable scan tool. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS
- Attach a wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner. Threads on this bolt are lefthand.
- Release tension from belt by rotating tensioner counterclockwise. When all belt tension has been released remove belt from tensioner first, then oth...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Intermittent Wiper Components Diagram for 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 CNG Components on diagram: |
License Lamp Components Diagram for 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 CNG Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE - ATF+4 (TYPE 9602) - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Dodge B3500 VAN 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 Dodge B3500 VAN 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 Dodge B3500 VAN 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 Dodge B3500 VAN 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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