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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 28 (DRIVE AXLES)TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Torque Specifications
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Damper Bolt | 18 (24) | |||||||||
| Battery Cable Bolt (At Battery) | 11 (15) | |||||||||
| Bearing Housing Assembly-To-Propeller Shaft Coupling Bolts | ||||||||||
| Automatic Transmission | 52 (70) | |||||||||
| Manual Transmission | 66 (90) | |||||||||
| Differential Case Bolt | 41 (55) | |||||||||
| Differential Drain & Fill Plug | 26 (35) | |||||||||
| Differential Side Cover Bolts | 18 (25) | |||||||||
| Differential-To-Transmission Lower Nut | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Drive Axle Spindle Nut | 118 (160) | |||||||||
| Driveline Support Assembly Plastic Plugs | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Driveline Support Assembly-To-Engine Flywheel Housing Bolts/Studs | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Exhaust Muffler Bolts | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Exhaust Pipe Brace Bolts | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nuts | 15 (20) | |||||||||
| Flexplate Spindle Nut | 66 (90) | |||||||||
| Flexplate-To-Flexplate Spindle Bolts (A/T) | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Flexplate-To-Torque Converter Bolts | 47 (63) | |||||||||
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut | ||||||||||
| Step 1 | 15 (20) | |||||||||
| Step 2 | (1) | |||||||||
| Step 3 | (2) | |||||||||
| Outer Tie Rod End Nut | ||||||||||
| Step 1 | 15 (20) | |||||||||
| Step 2 | (3) | |||||||||
| Step 3 | (4) | |||||||||
| Oxygen Sensors | 30 (42) | |||||||||
| Pinion Housing Cage Bolt | 18 (25) | |||||||||
| Pinion Shaft Retaining Nut | 370 (500) | |||||||||
| Propeller Input Shaft Bearing Positioning Bolt | 26 (35) | |||||||||
| Propeller Shaft Hub Clamp Bolt | 93 (125) | |||||||||
| Propeller Shaft Front & Rear Coupling Bolts | ||||||||||
| Automatic Transmission | 52 (70) | |||||||||
| Manual Transmission | 66 (90) | |||||||||
| Propeller Shaft Coupling-To-Input Shaft Bolts | ||||||||||
| Automatic Transmission | 52 (70) | |||||||||
| Manual Transmission | 66 (90) | |||||||||
| Rear Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bolts | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Rear Suspension Crossmember Mounting Nut | 81 (110) | |||||||||
| Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt | 162 (220) | |||||||||
| Rear Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolts | 49 (65) | |||||||||
| Rear Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Nuts | 70 (95) | |||||||||
| Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts | 53 (72) | |||||||||
| Rear Transverse Spring Mounting Bracket Bolts | 46 (62) | |||||||||
| Ring Gear Bolt | 144 (195) | |||||||||
| Shift Control Mounting Bolt | 22 (30) | |||||||||
| Shift Control Rod Clamp Bolt | 22 (30) | |||||||||
| Starter Bolts | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Transmission Mount Bracket-To-Differential Bolt | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Transmission Mount-To-Bracket Nut | 43 (58) | |||||||||
| Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe Fittings | 30 (40) | |||||||||
| Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe-To-Junction Fittings | 20 (27) | |||||||||
| Transmission Shift Cable Bracket Nuts | 15 (20) | |||||||||
| Transmission Stud-To-Mount | 31 (42) | |||||||||
| Transmission-To-Driveline Support Assembly Bolt/Stud | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Transmission Mount-To-Rear Suspension Crossmember Nut | 37 (50) | |||||||||
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 100 (140) | |||||||||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||||||||||
| Clutch Actuator Cylinder Mounting Bolts | 106 (12) | |||||||||
| Differential Rear Cover Bolt/Stud | 89 (10) | |||||||||
| Driveline Tunnel Closeout Panel Bolts | 89 (10) | |||||||||
| Shift Control Closeout Boot Nut | 106 (12) | |||||||||
| Starter Solenoid Positive Terminal Nut | 71 (8) | |||||||||
| Starter Solenoid "S" Terminal Nut | 35 (4) | |||||||||
| Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe Front & Rear Clamp Bolts | 106 (12) | |||||||||
| Transmission Stud Mount Bolts | 89 (10) | |||||||||
| Transmission Wiring Harness-To-Left Side Transmission Case Retaining Bolt | 22 (2.5) | |||||||||
| Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Bolt | 89 (10) | |||||||||
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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.