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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1732 (ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM)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 | ||
| Engine Shield Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Tube Nut (6.6L) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe Bracket Bolt (8.1 L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe Nut (8.1 L) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in | |
| Exhaust Heat Shield Nut (Body Panel) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in | |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) | |||
| First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Nut (6.6L) | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Stud (4.3L) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Center Bolt (8.1L) | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in | |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (6.6L) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in | |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt/Nut (8.1L) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Nut (8.1 L) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Muffler Clamp Bolt | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Muffler Hanger Nut | 50 N.m | 39 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Muffler Nut | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Pipe Clamp | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield Bolt (6.6L) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in | |
| Exhaust Pipe to Manifold Bolt (6.6L) | 53 N.m | 39 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Pipe to Turbocharger Bolt (6.6L) | 53 N.m | 39 lb ft | |
| Hood Hinge Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (6.6L) | 21 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Outlet Duct Clamp | 6 N.m | 53 lb in | |
| Oxygen Sensor | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft | |
| Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft | |
| Spark Plug (4.3L) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Spark Plug Wire Retainer Bolt (4.3L) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Transmission Bolt | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft | |
| Transmission Fluid Fill Tube Nut (6.6L) | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft | |
| Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Bolt/Nut (6.6L) | 53 N.m | 39 lb ft | |
| Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield Bolt (6.6L) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in | |
| Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt (6.6L) | 9 N.m | 80 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.