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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1781 (REAR SUSPENSION 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 | |
| Drive Module Bracket to Drive Module Bolts | 125 N.m | 92 lb ft |
| Drive Module Bracket to Support Assembly Nuts | 125 N.m | 92 lb ft |
| Jounce Bumper to Lower Control Arm Nut | 63 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Knuckle to Lower Control Arm Bolt | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Knuckle to Toe Link Bolt | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Knuckle to Trailing Arm Bolt | 135 N.m | 100 lb ft |
| Knuckle to Upper Control Arm Bolt | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Support Assembly Bolt | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Lower Shock Bolt | 105 N.m | 77 lb ft |
| Park Brake Cable Clip | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Link to Lower Control Arm Nut | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Link to Stabilizer Shaft Nut | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolt | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Support to Body Bolts | 170 N.m | 125 lb ft |
| Toe Link to Support Bolts | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Trailing Arm Bracket to Body Bolts | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Trailing Arm Bushing to Bracket Bolt | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm to Support Bolts | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Upper Shock Bolts | 105 N.m | 77 lb ft |
| Wheel Bearing/Hub Mounting Bolts - Rear | 84 N.m | 62 lb ft |
| Wheel Bearing/Hub to Steering Knuckle Bolts | 130 N.m | 96 lb ft |
| Wheel Drive Shaft Spindle Nut | 125 N.m | 92 lb ft |
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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.