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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1736 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - MU4)AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLERTRANSAXLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure

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Install the 6 transaxle to engine retaining bolts.
Tighten
- Tighten the bolts (1) to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolt (2) to 46 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolts (3) to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
Fig 1: Installing 6 Transaxle To Engine Retaining Bolts
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Install the rear transaxle mounting bracket to the transaxle with the 3 bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Rear Transaxle Mounting Bracket To Transaxle With 3 Bolts
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Install the front transaxle mount to the transaxle with the 2 bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Front Transaxle Mount To Transaxle With 2 Bolts
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Install the transmission support with the 4 bolts on the vehicle.
Tighten
- Tighten the bolts (1) to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolt (2) to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).
Fig 4: Installing Transmission Support With 4 Bolts On Vehicle
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Install the front mount through bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

Fig 5: Installing Front Mount Through Bolt
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Install the rear transaxle mount to the transmission support.
Install the 3 nuts and bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt and 3 nuts to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

Fig 6: Installing Rear Transaxle Mount To Transmission Support
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Install the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt and nut to 87 N.m (64 lb ft).

Fig 7: Installing Rear Transaxle Mount Through Bolt
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Install the left transaxle mounting bracket and 3 bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

Fig 8: Installing Left Transaxle Mounting Bracket And 3 Bolts
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Install the left mount to the body.
Tighten

Tighten the 4 bolts to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).
Install the left mount through bolt and nut.
Tighten

Tighten the through bolt and nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

Fig 9: Installing Left Mount Through Bolt And Nut
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