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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1530 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWHEEL STUD REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Place a new stud in the wheel hub.
    2. Fig 1: Installing Wheel Stud
    GM65317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install some washers onto the wheel stud.
  3. With the flat side of a wheel nut (2) against the washers, tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud head seats against the wheel hub flange.
    4. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the wheel stud is fully seated against the wheel hub flange.
  4. Remove the wheel nut and washers.
  5. Install the wheel hub/speed sensor assembly into the steering knuckle. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front .
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
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