This factory service and repair manual for the 1996 Chevrolet B7 describes a cab forward school bus under the single designation B7T042, with a choice of the naturally aspirated 6.0L and 7.0L OHV gasoline V8s or the turbocharged 6.6L OHV inline-six diesel. The engine chapters run separately, since compression ignition and spark ignition ask different questions of a technician, and the chassis chapters run once, covering the frame, driveline, brakes, steering and electrical system common to all three builds.
Engines covered
- 6.0L V8 (366 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 7.0L V8 (427 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 6.6L inline-six (403 cu in) — OHV, turbocharged, diesel
Body styles covered
- Bus (school), cab forward
Trims covered
- B7T042
Known issues on the 1996 B7. A single owner complaint has been raised on this model year, and it concerns the suspension. That is well covered ground here. The suspension sections give inspection, removal and installation procedures with the torque values each fastener takes and the checks that come before a component is condemned. Steering, axle and frame material sits alongside it, and the three engines are documented separately, each with its own specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostic routines.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
EFFECT OF STEERING BOX LIMITER ADJUSTMENT ON TURNING RADIUS AND POSSIBILITY OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT. VARIOUS 1990-2004 MODELS. *TT
RELEASE OF NEW REAR BRAKE PIPE SHIELDS. *TT
SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE ABS LAMP ILLUMINATING. AN ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 0281 - BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT MAY HAVE BEEN SET ON THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE WILL BE STORED IN MEMORY AN
INFORMATION ON FUEL TANK SHIELDS. *TT
EXPERIENCING NOISY RELEASE BEARING, SLIPPING CLUTCH OR INOERATIVE CLUTCH. *TT
CONCERNS WITH INTERMITTENT MULTIFUNCTION ALARM ACTIVATION. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 11 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
THE VEHICLE SWAYED WHEN AN OBSTACLE WAS HIT IN THE ROAD.*JB
