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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1781 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUPPORT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Intermediate Pipe & Muffler Assembly
    GM926831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the exhaust muffler and resonator assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Production Assembly) or Muffler Replacement (Service Part) .
  4. If equipped with all wheel drive, remove the rear drive axle. Refer to Differential Replacement .
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  6. Remove the lower control arm from the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement .
  7. Disconnect the upper control arm from the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
  8. Disconnect the toe link from the support assembly. Refer to Toe Link Replacement .
    9. Fig 2: Body Bolts & Support Assembly
    GM930332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the support to body bolts and remove the support assembly from the vehicle.
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