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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Precautions -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> General
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 4.2 L6 GAS

Brake Lines & Linings

Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings.

Do not allow any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that linings be replaced in sets when worn or damaged.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness v...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2005-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 4.2 L6 GAS

Normal Service

S...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 4.2 L6 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

  • Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
  • Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
  • On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
    • Disassemble snap rings by ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 5.3 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connector, then alternator cable.
  • Remove alternator mounting b...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LT 4.2 L6 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. I...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 5.3 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain coolin...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2 L6 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove t...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Air Duct Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LT 5.3 V8 GASEngine Air Duct Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LT 5.3 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Engine Air Duct
  • Electronic Components Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LT 5.3 V8 GASElectronic Components Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LT 5.3 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Electronic Components
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Engine Control Module
  • Cruise
  • Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch
  • 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Park Neutral Position Switch
  • Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Engine Rattle Noise after R And R of the Crankshaft Balancer -Inspect Bolt Torque
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 4.2 L6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 4.2 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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