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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1557 (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
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  1. Install the new stud into the hub flange hole using firm hand pressure.
  2. Install 4 washers to the new wheel stud.
  3. Thread a wheel nut onto the new stud with the flat side facing the front hub flange.
  4. Tighten the lug nut until the stud contacts the back of the hub flange.
  5. Remove the wheel nut.
  6. Remove the washers.
  7. Install the brake rotor. Refer to REMOVAL (FRONT) .
  8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  9. Remove the safety stands.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 1: Wheel Stud & Wheel Lug Nut
G01480108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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