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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2 L6 GAS

Removal

  • Remove caliper as outlined in .
  • Remove inboard pad with retainer spring.
  • Remove outboard pad and position caliper on front suspension so brake hose will not support weight of caliper.
  • Remove two sleeves from inboard ears of caliper.
  • Remove four rubber bushings from grooves in each of caliper ears.

Installation

  • Lubricate new sleeves, rubber bushings, bushing grooves and mounting bolt ends with lubricant part No. 19010909, or equivalent.
  • Install new bushings and sleeves in caliper e...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Unlock steering column so that steering linkage is free to move.
  • Raise the vehicle. Support vehicle with suitable safety stands.
  • Remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • In order to prevent drive axle from turning, insert a drift through brake caliper and into one of the rotor vanes.
  • Remove axle nut and washer.
  • Remove drift from brake rotor.
  • Remove front brake rotors and support caliper with piece of wire in order to prevent damage to brake hose.
  • Remove brackets from upper control arm holding both ABS wire and brake hose.
  • Remove ABS bracket located on top of upper control arm ball...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L6 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) warns the driver when a significant loss, or gain of tire pressure occurs in any of the four tires and allows the driver to display the individual tire pressures and the locations on the DIC (Driver Information Center) display. The system uses the instrument panel cluster , DIC, PCM (Powertrain Control Module), LGM (Lift Gate Module), a RF (Radio Frequency) transmitting tire pressure sensor in each wheel and the serial data circuit to perform the system functions. Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply with a 10 year service li...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove drive belt, using a suitable tool.
  • Remove air conditioning line mounting bracket bolt at engine lift hook.
  • Remove right engine lift hook bolts, then lift hook.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts, then alternator from vehicle.
  • Disconnect engine wiring harness electrical connector...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 5.3 V8 GAS

A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.

Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L6 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove retainers and radiator support shield.
  • Remove and plug transmission cooler lines, then outlet hose from radiator.
  • Remove radiator baffle from vehicle.
  • Remove retaining clips and front grille.
  • Pull up on retaining tabs, then remove headlamp assembly from headlamp panel and disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Remove ambient temperature sensor...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 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 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 5.3 V8 GASEngine Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 5.3 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Transmission
  • Engine
  • Engine Harness
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector
  • Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly
  • Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer  4.2 L6 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Engine
  • Ground G113
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • Camshaft Position Sensor
  • Engine Control Module
  • Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor
  • Knock Sensor 1
  • 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Sunroof Switch
  • HVAC Control Module
  • Rear Fuse Block
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 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: 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 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 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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