
To Install:
1. Install the left half shaft into the differential carrier.
2. Install the right half shaft into the clutch fork housing.
3. Remove the wiring supporting the shock modules and steering knuckles to the
frame.
4. Install the half shafts into the steering knuckles.
5. Install the shock modules into the shock towers.
6. Install the steering knuckles onto the upper control arms.
7. Install the nut and bolt into the upper ball joints pinches.
8. Install the upper shock module retaining nuts onto the shock towers.
9. Install the retaining nuts onto the half shafts. Torque the nuts to
103 ft-lb (140 Nm)
.
10. Install the tie rod ends onto the steering knuckles.
11. Install the stabilizer bar link onto the lower control arm.
12. Attach the front brake hose retainers to the wheel wells.
13. Attach the wheel speed sensor harnesses to the wheel wells.
14. Connect the wheel speed sensor connectors.
15. Install the engine protection shield under the frame.
16. Install the front wheels onto the vehicle.
17. Lower the vehicle.
CV-Joints
Overhaul
These vehicles use several different types of joints. Engine size, transaxle type, whether
the joint is an inboard or outboard joint, even which side of the vehicle is being serviced
could make a difference in joint type. Be sure to properly identify the joint before
attempting joint or boot replacement. Look for identification numbers at the large end of the
boots and/or on the end of the metal retainer bands.
The 3 types of joints used are the Birfield Joint, (B.J.), the Tripod Joint (T.J.) and the
Double Offset Joint (D.O.J.).
NOTE:
Do not disassemble a Birfield joint. Service with a new joint or clean and repack
using a new boot kit.
The distance between the large and small boot bands is important and should be checked
prior to and after boot service. This is so the boot will not be installed either too loose or
too tight, which could cause early wear and cracking, allowing the grease to get out and
water and dirt in, leading to early joint failure.
NOTE:
The driveshaft joints use special grease; do not add any grease other than that
supplied with the kit.
Summary of Contents for TrailBlazer
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Page 26: ...Fig 3 Typical body and undervehicle maintenance locations Refer to chart for descriptions ...
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Page 175: ...Spring free length check Valve spring squareness check ...
Page 192: ...Front of piston mark ...
Page 361: ...5 3L Engine Except Saab Underhood Fuse Block 2003 2005 Early Production ...
Page 469: ...Removing the outer band from the CV boot Removing the inner band from the CV boot ...
Page 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Page 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Page 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Page 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Page 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
Page 475: ...Installing the CV joint assembly typical ...
Page 553: ...9 Torque the lug nuts to specification 10 Lower the vehicle ...
Page 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
Page 588: ...Bleeding caliper ...
Page 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
Page 676: ...A C Specifications ...
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