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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 748 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM)FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTSTEERING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Steering Angle Adjustment

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Steering Angle Adjustment
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  1. Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.
  2. Remove the rack boot clamp.
  3. Rotate the tie rod and adjust the steering angle.
    NOTE:
    • The travel distance of the right and left tie rods should be the same.
  4. Rotate the tie rod and adjust so that the difference between right and left dimension L shown in the figure is less than the specification.
    1. Standard 3 mm {0.12 in} or less 
  5. Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Rod End Measurement
    G00975650Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Tightening torque 68.6-98.0 N.m {7.00-9.99 kgf.m, 50.6-72.2 ft.lbf} 
  6. Correct the rack boot twists.
  7. Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
  8. After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the toe angle.
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