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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1046 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Front Hanger Bracket Nut | 150 N.m | 110 lb ft |
| Jounce Bumper Mounting Bolt | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Shackle to Frame Bracket Nut | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Shackle to Spring Nut | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Nuts | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Spring to Front Hanger Nut | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link to the Frame Nuts 15/25 Series | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link to the Frame Bolts 35 Series | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link to the Stabilizer Shaft | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| U-Bolt Nuts, 15 Series without Rear Wheel Steering | 72 N.m | 53 lb ft |
| U-Bolt Nuts, 15 Series with Rear Wheel Steering and 15HD/25/35/36 Series | 150 N.m | 110 lb ft |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.