The service and repair manual for the 1996 Volvo WG — 12.1L and 10.5L and 10.0L I6 and 14.0L I6 and 10.8L I6 and 10.3L and 11.1L I6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volvo published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 12.1L 10.5L 10.0L I6 — 611 cu in, turbocharged 14.0L I6 — 855 cu in, turbocharged 10.8L I6 — 661 cu in, turbocharged 10.3L 11.1L I6 — 677 cu in |
| Trims | WG64 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional · WG42T Tractor Truck - Medium Conventional · WG42 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional · WG64 Straight Truck - Low Tilt · WG64T Tractor Truck - Medium Conventional |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 0 complaints · 20 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 WG
- Suspension — front › hub · 97V196004Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
- Structure — body · 97V023000Persons not using the sequence and process during cab entry or exit or when using the optional back.
- Service Brakes, Air · 96V095000This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by t.
- Steering — linkages · 96V038000This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the poten.
- Suspension — front › springs › air suspension › lines and fittings · 98V255000This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
- Exterior Lighting — tail lights › switch · 02V238000It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Volvo has issued 20 technical service bulletins for the 1996 WG. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 WG manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 WG?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 12.1L and 10.5L and 10.0L I6 and 14.0L I6 and 10.8L I6 and 10.3L and 11.1L I6 across the WG64 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional, WG42T Tractor Truck - Medium Conventional, WG42 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional, WG64 Straight Truck - Low Tilt, WG64T Tractor Truck - Medium Conventional trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for this year.
What 1996 WG problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 WG, covering suspension, structure, service brakes, air. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volvo dealers.
Does it include 1996 WG wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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