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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1715 (PROPELLER SHAFT)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Propeller Shaft Underbody Guard Loop Bolts

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Place the transmission in neutral.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Index mark the relationship of the propeller shaft to the rear drive module flange.
Remove the bolts securing the underbody guard loop.
Remove the underbody guard loop.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Propeller Shaft Flange Mounting Bolts

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Place a support under the propeller shaft at the rear drive module.
Remove the bolts securing the propeller shaft yoke flange to the rear drive module flange.

Fig 3: View Of Propeller Shaft

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Index mark the relationship of the propeller shaft to the power take-off unit (PTU) flange.
Place a support under the propeller shaft at the PTU.
Remove the bolts securing the propeller shaft to the PTU flange.

Fig 4: View Of Propeller Shaft, Support Bearing & Bolts

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Place a support under the propeller shaft at the support bearing.
Remove the bolts securing the propeller shaft support bearing to the vehicle underbody.
While supporting the propeller shaft, move the propeller shaft rearward to disengage the constant velocity joint from the PTU flange.
Remove the propeller shaft from 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.