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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 565 (REAR SUSPENSION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUPPORT REAR DRIVE MODULE MOUNTING BUSHING REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Support Rear Drive Module Mounting Bushing Replacement: Installation

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the J-44866 to the support assembly in the following procedure:
1. Place the bolt washer and large portion of the J-44866 against the frame. See Figure.
2. Position the bushing against the support assembly. Align the bushing with the slots in the rubber portion straight up and down.
3. Position the small part of the J-44866 against the bushing flange area.
4. Lube the threads of the J-44866 with EP lube.
5. Install the bearing, washer and nut
  NOTE: The bushing must be fully seated.
6. Tighten the J-44866 in order to install the bushing into the support assembly.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the rear drive module bracket to the rear drive module, using new nuts. Tighten the drive module bracket to drive module bolts and nuts to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).
Install the rear bracket to support bolt, using a new nut. See Figure. Tighten the drive module bracket to support assembly bolt and nut to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).
Install the rear stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Install the production muffler and resonator as an assembly.
Lower 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.