OEM Chevrolet Trailblazer Control Arm Bracket

Chevrolet Trailblazer Control Arm Bracket Parts and Q&A

• Mount Bracket, Passenger Side
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  Q: How to replace the lower control arm bracket on Chevrolet Trailblazer?

  A:

  To change the lower Control Arm bracket, lift up and secure the vehicle, take out the tire and the wheel. Next, remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower Control Arm, make sure the lower Control Arm stays attached to the knuckle assembly. Unbolt the lower Control Arm from the bracket and bear in mind the position of the spacer on the front bush, then remove the lower Control Arm bracket from the vehicle. For install, be sure that the spacer is properly placed above the front bushing before you install the lower Control Arm bracket to the vehicle. Mount the lower Control Arm bracket mounting bolts onto the frame, tightening the front lower Control Arm bracket mounting bolt to 260 n.m (192 lb ft) and rear lower Control Arm bracket mounting bolts to 230 n.m (170 lb ft). Put the lower Control Arm back to the lower Control Arm bracket and fix the stabilizer shaft link to the lower Control Arm. Finally, reinstall the tire and wheel, bring the vehicle down and test the front wheel alignment.
• Mount Bracket, Driver Side
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  Q: How to Properly Service and Repair the Control Arm Bracket on a Chevrolet Trailblazer?

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  To replace the lower Control Arm bracket, first lift and support the vehicle, and then remove the tire and wheel. Next, remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut and disconnect stabilizer shaft link and its washer from the lower Control Arm. Remove the lower Control Arm to lower Control Arm bracket mounting nuts and bolts, paying attention to the direction of the bolts for reinstallation purposes. Pivot out and down the lower Control Arm for access to the lower Control Arm bracket, while being careful not to disengage the Axle Shaft from the transmission. Unscrew the lower Control Arm bracket mounting bolts from the frame and not adverting to the position of spacer on front bushing, then remove lower Control Arm bracket from the vehicle. To install, position the lowers Control Arm bracket in its correct position, the spacer should be in place on the front bush, install the lowers Control Arm bracket mounting bolts to the frame, tighten front bolt to 265 nm (195 ft. Lbs.), and the rear bolts to 240 nm (177 ft. Lbs.). Then, connect the lower Control Arm to the lower Control Arm bracket located there, then the mounting bolts and nuts and tighten the nuts to 130 nm (96 ft. Lbs.) making sure that the lower Control Arm is parallel to the bracket so as to align the bushings in its place. Replace the stabilizer shaft link and washer to the lower Control Arm using only an identical hardened steel washer with felt inner liner before getting the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 155 nm (114 ft. Lbs.). Lastly, replace the tire and the wheel, lower the vehicle, and check on the alignment of the front wheel.