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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1697 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION - GETRAG 5 SPEED)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Backup Lamp Switch | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Cover Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Battery Terminal Bolts | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Case-to-Clutch Housing Bolts | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Clutch Actuator Cylinder Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Control Lever Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Counter Shaft Bolt | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Cradle-to-Body Bolts | 190 N.m | 140 lb ft |
| Differential Ring Gear Bolts | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Engine-to-Transaxle Bolts | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Fluid Level Check Plug | 38 N.m | 28 lb ft |
| Front Transaxle Mount Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Front Transaxle Mount Through Bolt | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Intermediate Drive Shaft-to-Support Bracket | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Nut | ||
|
10 N.m | 89 lb in |
|
150 degrees | |
| Output Shaft Bearing Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Rear Cover Bolts | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Rear Transaxle Mount Through Bolt | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Rear Transaxle Mount-to-Transaxle Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Reverse Shift Block Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Shaft Bolts | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Shift Cable Bracket Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Shifter Guide Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Shifter Retaining Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Bar Link Nut | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Steering Gear-to-Steering Column Bolt | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Tie Rod End Installation | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Tie Rod-to-End Installation | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Top Mount-to-Transaxle Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Transaxle Drain Plug | 38 N.m | 28 lb ft |
| Transaxle-to-Engine Bolts | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Vehicle Speed Sensor Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Wheel Nuts | 125 N.m | 92 lb ft |
| Wheel Speed Sensor-to-Clutch Housing Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
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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.