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Front Suspension System: Specifications Chevrolet TrailBlazer I

Suspension Front 8 illustrations ~331 words

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Brake Hose Bracket Retaining Bolts10 N.m89 lb in
Drive Axle Nut140 N.m103 lb ft
Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nuts110 N.m81 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Bracket Front Mounting Bolt260 N.m192 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Bracket Rear Mounting Bolt240 lb ft177 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to the Lower Control Arm Bracket Mounting Nuts110 N.m81 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod to the Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut45 N.m33 lb ft
Shock Absorber Retaining Nut45 N.m33 lb ft
Shock Module Upper Retaining Nuts45 N.m33 lb ft
Shock Module Yoke to the Lower Control Arm Retaining Nut110 N.m81 lb ft
Shock Module Yoke to the Shock Absorber Pinch Bolt70 N.m52 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Mounting Bolts55 N.m41 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nuts100 N.m74 lb ft
Upper Ball Joint Pinch Bolt40 N.m30 lb ft
Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts150 N.m111 lb ft
Wheel Hub and Bearing Mounting Bolts105 N.m77 lb ft
Wheel Stud130 N.m95 lb ft
Wheel Speed Sensor to the Wheel Hub and Bearing Mounting Bolt18 N.m13 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Removal Procedure

Scheme 9

Scheme 9

Scheme 10

Scheme 10
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft retaining nuts. NOTE: Do not pry on the stabilizer shaft link. Use care when removing or installing the stabilizer shaft link in order to avoid tearing or puncturing the stabilizer shaft link boot. Damage to the stabilizer shaft link boot will lead to damage to the stabilizer shaft link.
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp from the stabilizer shaft insulator.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators from the stabilizer shaft.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: Installation Procedure

Scheme 12

Scheme 12

Scheme 13

Scheme 13
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
  2. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.
  3. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp to the stabilizer shaft insulator. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts. Tighten Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
  6. Install the stabilizer shaft links to stabilizer shaft retaining nuts. Tighten Tighten the stabilizer shaft links to stabilizer shaft retaining nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
  7. Lower the vehicle.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: Removal Procedure

Scheme 15

Scheme 15
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft link to stabilizer shaft retaining nut.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link to lower control arm retaining nut. NOTE: Do not pry on the stabilizer shaft link. Use care when removing or installing the stabilizer shaft link in order to avoid tearing or puncturing the stabilizer shaft link boot. Damage to the stabilizer shaft link boot will lead to damage to the stabilizer shaft link.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link and washer.