
9. Use a J 43631 ball joint remover to disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering
knuckle.
Lower control arm removal and installation
10. Remove the lower control arm mounting nuts from the lower control arm mounting
bracket.
NOTE:
Make note of the direction of the mounting bolts for reassembly.
11. Remove the lower control arm mounting bolts from the lower control arm mounting
bracket.
12. Remove the lower control arm from the lower control arm mounting bracket.
To Install:
1. Install the lower control arm onto the lower control arm mounting bracket.
2. Install the lower control arm mounting bolts into the lower control arm mounting
bracket.
3. Install the lower control arm mounting nuts onto the lower control arm mounting
bracket. Torque the nuts to
96 ft-lb (130 Nm)
.
4. Install the shock absorber module yoke onto the lower control arm.
5. Install the mounting nut onto the shock absorber. Torque the nut to
82 ft-lb (111
Nm)
.
6. Install a new retaining nut onto the lower ball joint. Torque the nut to
79 ft-lb (107
Nm)
.
7. Install the retaining nut onto the stabilizer shaft link. Torque the nut to
17 ft-lb (23
Nm)
.
8. Install the outer tie rod onto the steering knuckle.
9. Install a new retaining nut into the outer tie rod. Torque the nut to
40 ft-lb (57 Nm)
.
10. Install the wheel onto the vehicle.
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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