Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
10. Install the shock absorbers onto the lower control arms.
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Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolt to 220 Nm (162 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the outer tie rod into the rear suspension knuckles.
Tighten
a. Tighten the ball joint stud nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) to seat the ball joint stud.
b. Turn the nut an additional 2 1/2 flats.
c. Check the ball joint stud nut for a minimum final torque of 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the stabilizer shaft onto the crossmember.
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Tighten the upper stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts to 65 Nm (49 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten the lower stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts to 95 Nm (71 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the stabilizer shaft links onto the lower control arms.
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Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 72 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
14. Remove the jack stands from under the lower control arms.
