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1996 Volvo 960 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volvo REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Cooling Fans -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> 850 -> 960 -> Engine Cooling Fan And Relay -> Micro-Switch -> Thermal Switch -> Thermostat
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
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Engine Cooling Fan And Relay
- Turn ignition to On position.
- Connect a suitable jumper wire between thermal switch electrical connector terminals. Do not disconnect electrical connector.
- With jumper wire properly installed, the engine cooling fan should activate.
- If fan does not operate, visually check relay, relay wiring and electrical connector for open and/or short circuits, relay for correct installation, incorrectly grounded and/or damaged electrical connector. After conducting repairs on either the wiring, relay or ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble -> Master Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Disassemble
- Remove reservoir from master cylinder.
- Drain fluid from reservoir, then remove seals.
- Remove circlip and withdraw pistons and return spring.
Cleaning & Inspection
- Polish inner surface of the master cylinder with a honing tool (cylinder grinding tool).
- Clean all pistons parts and cylinder with methylated spirits.
- Using compressed air, blow air into the equalizer and overflow holes.
- Check master cylinder bore for scoring,...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Component Locations -> 1998 Volvo S90, V90, 1983-93 240, 1980-84 260, 1985-92 740, 1983-90 760, 1987-90 780 & 1991-97 940 & 960
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Match mark driveshaft to transmission flange for installation.
- Unbolt driveshaft from transmission using suitable tools.
- Match mark driveshaft to differential flange for installation.
- U...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Detach pipe from control module box.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Loosen clamps and remove power steering pump hoses. Drain fluid in a clean suitable container. Avoid skin contact with power steering fluid.
- Remove cold air inlet hose to control module.
- Loosen bolt on power steering line lock bracket.
- Loosen pipe nipple on pump.
- Remove bolts from power steering pump pulley holes and lift pump up to remove.
- Loosen hose clamps, disconnect coolant hose from...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Service Indicator Lamp -> 1996-97 960
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
The Service Reminder Indicator will light at 10,000 miles for non-turbo engines and 5000 miles for turbo engines since the last servic...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
- Remove expansion tank cap, then remove guard from under radiator.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove electric cooling fan, then disconnect radiator ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Volvo 960 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 Volvo 960 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 Volvo 960 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 Volvo 960 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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