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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1121 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWHEEL STUD REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install a new wheel stud from the back side of the bearing/hub.
    2. Fig 1: Installing Wheel Stud
    GM65317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install three flat washers (1) to the wheel stud (3).
  3. Install a hex nut (2) to the wheel stud (3).
    4. Fig 2: Seating Stud Head Fully In Bearing/Hub Flange
    GM175950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Tighten the hex nut until the stud head is fully seated in the bearing/hub flange.
  5. Remove the hex nut and the washers from the wheel stud.
  6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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