Car suspension repair Chevy Trailblazer 1

Suspension and steering — specifications
General information Power steering fluid type - See Chapter 1 Height "D" of rear suspension (is determined between the damper bracket and the top of the axle...

General information
Front suspension Front suspension (see illustration) is completely independent. Each wheel is connected to the frame via a steering knuckle, upper and lower...

Shock absorber strut (front suspension) — removal and installation
1. Open the hood and unscrew the upper shock absorber strut nuts (see illustration). 2.1. Unscrew the nuts securing the upper end of the shock absorber to the...

Shock absorber or spring (front suspension) — replacement
1. Remove the shock absorber strut from the vehicle ( see subsection 2 ). 2. Inspect the shock absorber for fluid leaks, dents, cracks, or other visible signs...

Anti-roll bar (front) and its bushings — removal and installation
1. Raise the vehicle and support it on vertical stands. 2. Unscrew the nuts and remove the earrings (see illustration). 4.2. Unscrew the nuts and disconnect...

Upper control arm — removal and installation
Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the front of the vehicle and install vertical supports. Remove the wheel. Place a floor jack under the lower control...

Lower control arm — removal and installation
Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the vehicle and place vertical supports under the frame side members. Remove the wheel. 2. Disconnect the stabilizer bar...

Ball joints — inspection and replacement
Inspection 1. Inspect the ball joints by separating them from the suspension arm. The supports must not have any play. Check if the hinge pin can be turned in...

Hub and Bearing (Front Suspension) — Removal and Installation
Warning: Dust generated by wear of the pads is hazardous to health. Do not blow it off with compressed air or inhale dust. When servicing the brake system, it...

Wheel studs — replacement
Note: This procedure applies to both front and rear wheel studs. 1. Loosen the front wheel mounting nuts, lift the vehicle and place it on vertical supports....

Steering knuckle — removal and installation
1. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the vehicle and place it on vertical supports. Remove the wheel. 2. If performing the procedure on a 4WD vehicle, remove the hub...

Shock absorber (rear) — removal and installation
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and place vertical supports under the frame rails. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, place chocks under the front wheels....

Anti-roll bar (rear) and its bushings — removal and installation
1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle and place vertical supports. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, place chocks under the front...

Suspension spring (rear) — removal and installation
Removal 1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle and place vertical supports under the frame rails. To prevent the vehicle from rolling,...

Air suspension spring (rear) — removal and installation
Removal 1. Locate and remove the air suspension system fuse ( see chapter 12 ). 2. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle and place vertical...

Suspension arms (rear) — removal and installation
Warning: If your vehicle has air suspension, you must release the pressure before starting this procedure ( see paragraph 4 of subsection 14 ). Trailing arms...

Wheels and tires — general information
The models described in this manual are equipped with metric size radial tires with fiberglass or steel cord (see illustration). Operating a vehicle with other...

Wheel alignment angles — general information
Installation angles (see illustration) are adjusted on the front wheels by positioning them in accordance with the position of the suspension elements and the...

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