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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1267 (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
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |||
| (1)Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut | 20 N.m + 120 degrees | 15 lb ft + 120 degrees | ||
| Front Lower Control Arm Mounting Nuts | 113 N.m | 83 lb ft | ||
| Front Lower Control Ball Stud Nuts to Control Arm | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft | ||
| Front Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolt | 48 N.m | 35 lb ft | ||
| Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft | ||
| Front Suspension Strut Mount Nut | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft | ||
| Front Suspension Strut to Body Mount Nuts | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft | ||
| Front Suspension Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolts | 122 N.m | 90 lb ft | ||
| Front Wheel Drive Shaft Bearing Nut | 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.