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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
Cooler Pipe Clip Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cooler Pipe Fittings 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Front Frame Bolt 155 N.m 114 lb ft
Inner Tie Rod 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Pinion Lock Nut 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Cylinder End Fittings 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolts 14 N.m 124 lb in
Power Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjuster Lock Nut 68 N.m 50 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Valve End Fittings 19 N.m 124 lb in
Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Nut 25 N.m 19 lb ft
Power Steering Pump to Bracket Bolts (LY7) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Power Steering Reservoir Bracket Bolts 6 N.m 5 lb ft
Power Steering Reservoir Mounting Stud Bolt 25 N.m 19 lb ft
Pressure Hose Fittings 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Pump Bolts (LA1) 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Pump Bolts (LY7) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Rear Frame Bolt 240 N.m 177 lb ft
Steering Gear Bolt (at Frame) 80 N.m 59 lb ft
Steering Gear Nut (at Frame) * 80 N.m 59 lb ft
Tie Rod Ball Stud Nut * 30 N.m + 120 degrees (2 flats) 1 22 lb ft + 120 degrees (2 flats) 1
* This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
  • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
  • The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

    Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value.


If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
1 Ensure that 2.5-4.5 tie rod end threads are visible beyond the tie rod ball stud nut nylon.
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