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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1645 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER BALL JOINT 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 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the lower ball joint and J 9519-E , J 41435 , and J 45105-2 to the lower control arm. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 1: Installing Lower Ball Joint
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Install the lower ball joint to the lower control arm using J 9519-E , J 41435 , and J 45105-2 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
Remove J 9519-E , J 41435 , and J 45105-2 from the lower control arm. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Install J 9519-E and J 45105-1 to the lower ball joint. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Flare the lower ball joint flange using J 9519-E and J 45105-1 . See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 2: Flaring Lower Ball Joint Flange
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Remove J 9519-E and J 45105-1 from the lower ball joint. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Install the steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing attached. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (RWD) or Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD) .
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .

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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.