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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 205 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONCONTROL VALVE BODYREMOVAL

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Control Valve Body: Removal

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal

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Remove the case side cover. See CASE SIDE COVER . Remove the oil pump. See OIL PUMP . Remove the valve body bolts (374-381 and 384). See Fig 1 .

CAUTION: Carefully remove the valve body or the ball check valves will fall out.

Remove the valve body (300) while keeping the spacer plate (370) with the transaxle. See Fig 2 . Remove the ball check valves (372 and 373) from the valve body. See Fig 3 .
Remove the spacer plate (370) and gasket. See Fig 4 . Remove the ball check valves (372) from the case cover. See Fig 5 . Inspect each check valve seat in the spacer plate (370) for excessive peening. See Fig 6 .
Place a ball check valve (372) on each seat and use a flashlight in order to look for visible light between the valve and the seat. Inspect all components removed from the transaxle. See appropriate OVERHAUL article.

Fig 1: Identifying Valve Body Bolts

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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.