2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer Steering Shaft

You need to use the J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool.

First, you need to raise and support the vehicle, remove the engine protection shield, install the drain pan under the vehicle, remove the Power Steering Hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt, disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the power steering gear, disconnect the power steering return hose and power steering cooler hose from the power steering cooler, disconnect the power steering pressure hose and power steering cooler hose from the power steering pump. Then, please lower the vehicle, remove the power steering hose assembly to the front crossmember bracket mounting bolt, remove the battery tray and the fuse block cover, remove the upper fuse block assembly from the lower fuse block and set the upper fuse block on the engine, remove the power steering hose assembly bracket retaining bolt at the wheel well, remove the power steering hose assembly bracket from the wheel well, remove the power steering hose assembly to frame brackets retaining bolts, remove the power steering hose assembly from the vehicle. You also need to disconnect the negative battery cable from the fender and fuse block, disconnect the positive battery cable from the fuse block, disconnect the wiring harness connector from the fuse block and remove it from the bracket, disconnect the fuse block wiring harnesses from the wiring loops, disconnect the wiring harness clips from the fender, disconnect the upper fuse block locking tabs to lower fuse block. Finally, you should raise and support the vehicle, install the seal extraction end of the J 44586 to the power steering gear oil seal, extract the power steering gear oil seal from the power steering gear, note the location of the hoses, remove the 3 retaining clamps, and the damaged power steering hose.

First, you need to remove the tire and wheel center cap, and the drive axle nut, and raise and support the vehicle. Then, please remove the tire and wheel, the wheel hub and bearing, disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle, and remove the brake hose bracket from the steering knuckle. Finally, you should remove and discard the upper control arm to the steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut, disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle, remove and discard the lower ball joint retaining nut, remove the steering knuckle from the lower control arm, and remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.