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1996 Mitsubishi Galant CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mitsubishi REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Galant AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver/Drier -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4 L4 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 Mitsubishi Galant AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Overhaul -> Pushrod Adjustment -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4 L4 GAS
Replacement
- Remove master cylinder as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
- Disconnect vacuum hose from power brake booster.
- Remove pin connecting power brake rod with pedal.
- Remove booster attaching nuts and re...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Galant AUTOMOBILES
Mitsubishi -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1994-97 Galant w/Gasoline Engine -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Remove the rear seat.
- Remove the floor protector to disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Start the engine and let run until is stalls.
- Place the ignition switch in Off position.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Connect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Install the protector and rear seat.
Removal & Installation
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 ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Galant AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Galant S 2.4 L4 GAS
- Loosen drive shaft nut while vehicle is on floor with brakes applied.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheels and tires.
- Using a suitable tool, disconnect lower arm ball joint from knuckle.
- Using a suitable tool, disconnect tie rod end from knuckle.
- Remove drive shaft nut.
- Using a suitable tool, push out drive shaft and inner shaft assembly (L.H.) or drive shaft (R.H.) from hub. If the inner shaft is hard to remove from tran...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Galant AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen alternator adjusting nut, push alternator toward engine and remove drive...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Galant AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Galant S 2.4 L4 GAS
Immediately after the ignition switch is placed in the On position, the MIL will light for 5 seconds to indicate proper operation. The MIL will illuminate to indicate an emission control item fault. After diagnosis and repair are complete, place the ignition switch in the Off position, then clear st...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Galant AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Galant LS 2.4 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water pump.
- Remove hose from water pump.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to insta...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Galant AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Galant S 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 Mitsubishi Galant AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Mitsubishi Galant cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Door Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Luggage Compartment Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Mitsubishi Galant S 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Galant AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Mitsubishi Galant cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Mitsubishi Galant LS 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Galant AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Mitsubishi Galant cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: BUFFETING OR BOOMING NOISE WITH WINDOWS DOWN Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Galant LS 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: DIAGNOSING FUEL TRIM CODES: P0171 - "BANK 1 LEAN" & P0174 - "BANK 2 LEAN" Vehicle: 1996 Mitsubishi Galant LS 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Mitsubishi Galant AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Mitsubishi Galant 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 Mitsubishi Galant 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 Mitsubishi Galant 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 Mitsubishi Galant 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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