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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1455 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHOCK, SHOCK COMPONENT, AND/OR SPRING REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the shock module from the vehicle. Refer to Shock Module Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Shock Module Yoke To Shock Absorber Pinch Bolt & Nut

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Remove the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.

Fig 2: Spreading Shock Module Yoke

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Spread the shock module yoke at the pinch bolt using a flat-bladed tool.
Remove the shock module yoke from the shock absorber.

Fig 3: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring

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Install pieces of heater hose to the shock module spring where J 45400 contacts lower part of spring. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Install the shock module (2) into the J 45400 (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 4: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring

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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.