That vehicle doesn't use struts. It uses regular shock absorbers on the front and rear.
The 1997 Chevrolet Blazer didn't come with a cabin filter.
Yes
The year of your Chevrolet Blazer will determine whether it has front shocks for front struts. Front shocks are held in place by a retaining bolt on each end of the shock. Remove the retaining bolts and the shock will come off. Reverse the process to install the new shock.
Chevrolet introduced the compact S-10 Blazer in the Fall of 1982 as a 1983 model. It was selling for $10,000. The offroad package was added to the 1984 model.
It's easy.
Chevrolet replaced the blazer in 1995 with the Tahoe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Tahoe
There are many sensors that can trip the check engine light to come on.
The 1996 Chevrolet blazer gas filter is in the fuel tank. Drain the fuel from the tank. Remove the gas filter retaining bolts. The gas filter will come out.
The 2000 Chevrolet Blazer passenger side kick panel is held in place by eight retaining bolts. Remove the retaining bolts and the kick panel will come free.
The GMC version called the K5 Jimmy did have a 400 in 1975-80. Chevrolet no.
A 2000 Chevrolet blazer with a 4.3l V6 would have come with a spin-on style filter. If you go to your local parts store, a WIX brand filter would be a part number 51036
It was an option, yes. Both column and console shifters were available during that production run.