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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 681 (STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN)
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Section 681 (Steering Wheel & Steering Column)
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Section 681 (Steering Wheel & Steering Column)
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- Specifications
- Component Locator
- Steering Column Disassembled View (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
- Steering Column Disassembled View (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
- Steering Column Disassembled View (Column Shift Standard)
- Steering Column Disassembled View (Floor Shift Standard)
- Steering Column Disassembled View (Column Shift Sphere Joint)
- Steering Column Disassembled View (Floor Shift Sphere Joint)
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Steering Column
- Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column
- Lock System Does Not Unlock
- Lock System Does Not Lock
- Lock System Sticks in Start
- Key Cannot Be Removed in the Off Lock Position
- High Lock Effort
- Noise in Steering Column
- High Shift Effort
- Looseness in Steering Column
- Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative
- Repair Instructions
- Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle
- Steering Wheel Shroud Replacement
- Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle
- Park Position Switch Replacement
- Ignition Switch Replacement - On Vehicle
- Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle
- Linear Shift Assembly Replacement - On Vehicle
- Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle
- Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle (With Tow/Haul Switch)
- Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle (Without Tow/Haul Switch)
- Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle
- Horn Switch Replacement - On Vehicle
- Steering Wheel Wiring Harness Replacement
- Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement
- Steering Wheel Mass Damper Replacement
- Steering Wheel Replacement
- Repairing Scratched Wood Steering Wheels
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Upper
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Lower
- Electronic Column Lock Module Replacement (Floor Shift)
- Electronic Column Lock Module Replacement (Column Shift)
- Tilt Spring Replacement - Steering Column
- Steering Wheel Position Sensor or Steering Shaft Lower Bearing Replacement
- Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering
- Steering Column Replacement
- Steering Column Seal Replacement - On Vehicle
- Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Snap On Shrouds)
- Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)
- Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Snap On Shrouds)
- Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift)
- Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
- Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Assemble - Off Vehicle
- Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
- Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle
- Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
- Ignition and Key Alarm Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)
- Linear Shift Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)
- Linear Shift Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)
- Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
- Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle
- Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Bearing Thrust Washer - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
- Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Bearing Thrust Washer - Assemble - Off Vehicle
- Electronic Column Lock Module - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
- Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle
- Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
- Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle
- Turn Signal Switch Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Tilt)
- Turn Signal Switch Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Standard)
- Turn Signal Switch Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Tilt)
- Turn Signal Switch Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Standard)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Standard)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Standard)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Sphere Joint)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Sphere Joint)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Lean Shaft)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Lean Shaft)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Standard)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Standard)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Sphere Joint)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Sphere Joint)
- Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle (Column Shift And Floor Shift)
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment
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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.