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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra XC 7.4 V8 GAS

DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Passenger Cars

Before installing replacement compressor, drain oil from replacement and failed compressors (drain oil from suction port). Add same amount of oil to replacement compressor as drained from failed compressor.

Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.

Concorde, Int...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra XC 7.4 V8 GAS

The procedures to remove & install the brake pads are outlined under "Caliper Service, Removal" and "Caliper S... "

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> C/K, G & R/V Series w/6.2L, 6.5L & 6.6L Diesel Engines
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

  • Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
  • Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
  • On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
    • Disassemble snap rings by ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove starter braces or heat shields, if equipped.
  • Disconnect starter solenoid electrical connectors.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove at...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.

Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Drain coolant from radiator into a suitable container.
  • Remove upper fan shroud bolts and upper fan shroud.
  • Remove upper insulators and brackets.
  • Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
  • Disconnect and plug transmission fluid cooler lines.
  • Disconnect and plug engine oil cooler lines.
  • Remove lower fan shroud r...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.5 V8 DIESEL

  • Rotate tensioner to release belt tension, using a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a 5/8 inch socket placed on tensioner pulley.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Route b...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Behind Center Of I/P Diagram for 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra XC 7.4 V8 GASBehind Center Of I/P Diagram for 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra XC 7.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor
  • High Blower Relay
  • Blower Resistor Block
  • Mode Door Actuator
  • Temperature Door Motor
    • Behind LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GASBehind LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • TCC/Stoplamp Switch
  • Daytime Running Lamp Diode

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Compartment Fuse Panel
    • 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM)
  • Vehicle Control Module (VCM)
  • Radio
  • Diagnostic & Energy Reserve Module (DERM)
  • Brake Pressure Modulator (BPM) Valve

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
    • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 GMC K2500 Pickup 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 GMC K2500 Pickup 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 GMC K2500 Pickup 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 GMC K2500 Pickup 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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