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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1645 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT 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 stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.
Install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp to the stabilizer shaft insulator.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft, Insulator, Insulator Clamp & Mounting Bolts
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Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.

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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.