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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1179 (FRONT 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 | |
| Crossmember Mounting Nuts (Use New Nuts) | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (First Pass) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (Second Pass) | 210 degrees | |
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (Final Pass) | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Mounting Bolt Nuts | 170 N.m | 125 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nuts | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts | 72 N.m | 53 lb ft |
| Transverse Spring Retainer Bolts (Use New Bolts) | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (First Pass) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (Second Pass) | 250 degrees | |
| Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut (Final Pass) | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Wheel Hub/Bearing Mounting Bolts | 130 N.m | 96 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.