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1996 Oldsmobile Aurora CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Oldsmobile REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Passenger Cars -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Noise -> A/C System Noise Diagnosis -> A/C System Performance Test -> Achieva, Beretta, Corsica, Grand Am & Skylark -> Blower Noise -> Bonneville, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency, 88 & 98 -> Camaro & Firebird w/5.7L Engine -> Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster -> Cavalier, Century, Ciera, Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Lumina, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Regal, Sunfire & Camaro & Firebird w/3800 Engine -> Corvette, Metro & Prizm -> Diagnostic Tests -> Functional Test -> Preliminary Checks -> Saturn
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 GAS
On models equipped with a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Vehicle Control Module (VCM) controlled A/C system, connect a suitable Scan Tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), normally located behind the lefthand side of the instrument panel, near the steering column.
Preliminary Checks
- Check A/C fuses.
- Check A/C blower operation.
- On models with cable operated temperature door, move temperature control rapidly through full stroke and back, door should audibly contact stops. Adjust cable as necessary.
- On all models, check c...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Air Method -> Brake Pedal -> Gauge Method -> Pushrod -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 GAS
Brake Pedal
Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
- With engine running and brake pedal in rest position, measure distance between face of pedal and floor mat.
- If distance is not 5.79-6.18 inches, adjust pedal height as follows:
- Remove left lower instrument panel trim section and air duct.
- Loosen stop lamp switch sufficiently to gain clearance for pedal adjustment.
- Loosen locknut and rotate pedal pushrod as needed to obtain specified pedal height, then tighten locknut.
- Adjust position of brake light switch so that plunger lightly contacts pedal stopper and brake lamps are off when pedal is release...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Park Avenue (2005-99), LeSabre (2000-05), Riviera (1999-95), Seville (1998-04) & Aurora
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 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 remover t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 GAS
- Remove rear seat cushion.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove upper radiator shroud.
- Remove air inlet duct.
- Remove radiator.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Disconnect electrical connector from alternator.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower splash shield.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Low...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 GAS
The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower air dam and drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Install lower air dam and lower vehicle.
- Remove upper tie bar.
- Disconnect cooling fan electrical connectors.
- Remove left and righthand cooling fans.
- Disconnect coolant level sensor electr...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 GAS
Removal
- Release the belt tensioner.
- Remove the belt from the power steering and alternator pulleys.
- Twist the belt for clearance from the tensioner and the front cover. Also twist the belt in order to clear the power steering pulley and engine mount bracket.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the right side splash shield. Turn the wheel to the extreme right.
- Remove the belt from the crankshaft and air conditioning compressor pulleys.
- Twist the belt for clearance between the idler pulley and the engine mount bracket.
- Remove the drive belt.
In...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 Oldsmobile Aurora 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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