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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1129 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Front Toe Adjustment

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Front Toe Adjustment
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  1. Remove the power steering gear seal small clamps.
  2. Ensure that the steering wheel is centered and the wheels are in the straight ahead position.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod & Jam Nut
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  3. Loosen the left and right tie rod jam nuts (2).
    4. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the number of threads showing on both inner tie rod ends are approximately equal.
  4. Rotate the inner tie rods in order to obtain the proper toe angle of 0 degrees.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the tie rod end jam nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the left and right tie rod jam nuts (2) to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).

    6. IMPORTANT: Ensure the power steering gear seal is not twisted.
  6. Install the power steering gear seal small clamps.
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