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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1894 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSKNUCKLE 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 tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Rear Park Brake Cable & Park Brake Actuator
    GM1827996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the rear park brake cable from the park brake actuator.
  4. Using the J 37043  , remove the park brake cable from the mounting bracket
    5. CAUTION: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
  5. Remove the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly and support it with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
  6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: View Of Upper Control Arm-To-Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM1828080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Lower Control Arm-To-Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM1828084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Toe Link-To-Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM1828086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the toe link to knuckle bolt and nut.
    10. Fig 5: View Of Trailing Arm-To-Knuckle Bolts
    GM1828091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the 3 trailing arm to knuckle bolts.
  11. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
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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.