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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Rattle -> Brake Roughness Or Chatter; Pedal Pumping -> Caliper Brake Fluid Leak -> Excessive Pedal Effort -> Excessive Pedal Travel -> Heavy Brake Drag -> No Braking Effect When Brake Pedal Is Depressed -> Pull, Uneven Or Grabbing Brakes -> Rear Brakes Locking On Application
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 5.3 V8 GAS

Excessive Pedal Travel

  • Worn brake linings.
  • Disc pads knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
  • Piston and linings not properly seated or positioned.
  • Insufficient fluid in system.
  • Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
  • Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
  • Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
  • Pads out of flat more than .005 inch.
  • Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
  • Improperly ground rear brake shoes.

Brake Roughness Or Chatter; Pedal Pumping

  • Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
  • Rotor excessively out of parallel.

Excessive Pedal Effort

  • Frozen or seized pistons.
  • Brake fluid, oil or grease on ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 5.3 V8 GAS

For v...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 4.2 L6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark the front U-joint to the pinion yoke on the front differential.
  • Mark the relationship of the rear U-joint to the transfer case drive flange.
  • Remove the retaining nuts and bolts from the drive flange.
  • Remove the clamps and retaining bolts from the front drive axle pinion flange.
  • Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle.
  • Using tape and or a rubber band, wrap the front U-joint bearing caps to ensure the caps do not separate from the U-joint.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque front propeller shaft to the pinion flang...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 6.0 V8 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) notifies the driver when a significant loss of tire pressure occurs in any of the 4 tires.

When the vehicle is stationary, the sensor is inactive. When the vehicle is operated and as the vehicle speed increases, centrifugal force activates the sensors internal accelerometer causing the sensors to go into rolling mode. In the rolling mode, the sensors read tire pressure once every 30 second and transmit the reading once every ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LT 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 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Trans Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 4.2 L6 GAS

This message will appear on the DIC (Driver Information Center) when it is time to change the transmission fluid....

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2 L6 GAS

  • Drain coolant from radiator into a suitable container, then disconnect upper coolant reservoir hose.
  • Remove upper fan shroud bolts, then shroud.
  • Disconnect and plug transmission fluid cooler lines.
  • D...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 5.3 V8 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner clockwise to release belt tension using suitable wrench, then remove belt.
  • Route belt over pulleys excep...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Accelerator Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 4.2 L6 GASAccelerator Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 4.2 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
  • Door Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 6.0 V8 GASDoor Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 6.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Audio Amplifier
  • Body Panel
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Windshield Washer Relay
  • Windshield Washer Fluid Pump
  • Outside Module Sensor
  • 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LT 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LT 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor
  • Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
  • Passenger Door Module
  • Sunroof Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 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: 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LS 4.2 L6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2006 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 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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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