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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 83 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONOUTPUT SHAFTREMOVAL
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Output Shaft: Removal
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal
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- Remove the case extension housing. See CASE EXTENSION HOUSING . Rotate the differential carrier until the end of the output shaft can be seen and the differential pinion shaft is in a horizontal position. See Fig 1 .
- Place the Axle Removal Wedge (J-42562) between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft. Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal wedge in order to compress the output shaft compression ring and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.
- Remove the differential carrier. Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring from the output shaft. See Fig 2 . Be careful not to damage the bearing on the output shaft. See Fig 4 .
- Remove the output shaft through the left wheel opening. See Fig 3
. Inspect the output shaft and the bearing for the following:
- A cracked or deformed bearing cage.
- Damaged bushing journals.
- Stripped splines.
- A damaged retainer ring groove.
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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.