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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1554 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTERINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Connect the outer tie rod assembly (3) to the inner tie rod (1). Do not tighten the jam nut (2).
    2. Fig 1: Installing Outer Tie Rod Assembly To Inner Tie Rod Assembly
    G01479515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the tie rod seal (2) to the outer tie rod assembly (1).
  3. Connect the outer tie rod assembly (1) to the steering knuckle (2).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the torque prevailing nut (3) to the outer tie rod stud (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the torque prevailing nut (3) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    IMPORTANT: Be sure the rack and pinion boot is not twisted after the toe adjustment.
  5. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING)  or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING)  .
    6. Fig 2: Install Torque Prevailing Nut To Outer Tie Rod Stud
    G01479516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Tighten the jam nut against the outer tie rod end.

Tighten 

Tighten the nut to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).

RENDER: 1.0x

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