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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1872 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Position the steering knuckle to strut assembly.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Steering Knuckle To Strut Bolts & Nuts
    GM1826249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Loosely install the strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Ball Joint & Knuckle
    GM1826244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the lower ball joint stud into the steering knuckle.
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Using the SA9140E  , install the ball stud nut and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
  5. Tighten the strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Cotter Pin
    GM1826186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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