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special tools you need EN 48543 FAN CLUTCH HOLDING TOOL. J41240 FAN CLUTCH REMOVER AND INSTALLER. TORQUE FOR FAN CLUTCH NUT 41 LB FT. FOUR BOLTS TO FAN BLADE TORQUE 20 LB FT.WATER PUMP BOLTS TORQUE TO 11 LB FT. DONT NEED SPECIAL TOOLS REMOVE WATER PUMP.
Main Bearing Cap Torque: Torque in 2 steps: Step 1: torque to 35 Ft/Lbs Step 2: torque to 70 Ft/Lbs The Rod Bearing Cap Torque:
45 Foot pounds (Final torque)
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now u sure convertor is the issue-cause ur gonna need special tools a repair book and some muscle--please getta another opinion or tell me wat itz doin
Changing the actual ball joints themselves is pretty easy (the replacements just bolt in), however disassembling everything else is very involved, especially if you have a 4x4. Some of the original equipment ball joints are riveted in, so you may need to drill out the rivets to remove the old ball joints. Some models have ball joints that are pressed in. (Your model should not be pressed in. They are either riveted or bolted if they have been replaced already) This is not a job I would recommend to someone who does not know how to do it. You need to disassemble/take tension off the suspension, disassemble the steering knuckles, etc. There are specialized tools you will need as well such as a pickle fork for breaking the knuckle away from the ball joint/A arm, spring compressor or torsion bar removal tool (depending on what your vehicle is equipped with), torque wrench, etc.
If you are set on tackling it anway, do yourself a favor and go to your local auto parts store and pick up a repair manual for your Blazer. It will have the procedure to step you through it, torque specs, and tool part numbers listed in it.
you need a special 4 point socked to remove & reinstall the bearing retainer locking ring.
any good parts shop can sell you one.
note: reinstallation & bearing pre-loading is done with the same socket & a torque wrench.
buy the Haynes manual for your make & model vehicle, all the knowledge you need is in there.
You can do it. You will need a good set of basic hand tools. The only special tool you should need is a torque wrench. If you have never done this, I suggest buying a manual
There is a special tool that is required to take off the filter. You can
purchase the tool at your local auto parts store. There is a metal one
or you can buy a set of plastic ones that are supposed to work better.
It is very difficult to change as the
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