Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
59.
Connect the electrical connectors to both wheel speed sensors.
60.
Remove J 33432-A Transverse Spring Compressor from the rear transverse spring.
61.
Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
62.
Refill the rear differential fluid. Refer to the Lubricant Change procedure in the Rear Axle sub-section of the Service Manual.
63.
Lower the vehicle.
Service Procedure (Corvette)
1.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Remove the left rear tire and wheel assembly.
3.
Install J 33432-A Transverse Spring Compressor to the rear transverse spring and compress the spring.
4.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the left wheel speed sensor.
5.
Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) position sensor link, if equipped.
6.
Disconnect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
7.
Remove the outer tie rod end nut.
8.
Disconnect the outer tie rod end stud from the rear suspension knuckle.
9.
Disconnect the park brake cable from the park brake apply lever and bracket.
10.
Remove the bolts securing the upper control arms to the frame.
11.
Remove the spindle nut retaining the rear wheel axle shaft to the hub.
12.
Rotate the suspension knuckle until the axle shaft clears the hub.
13.
Release and remove the rear wheel axle shaft from the differential.
14.
Remove the left muffler.
15.
Drain the rear differential fluid. Refer to the Lubricant Change procedure in the Rear Axle sub-section of the Service Manual.
16.
Remove the retaining bolts and the damper/tuned absorber from the differential (97-04 model years).
17.
Loosen the nut retaining the transmission to the transmission LH mounting stud.
18.
Install a second nut onto the stud.
19.
Remove the stud from the differential cover.
20.
Clean any dirt or debris from around the differential cover.
21.
Remove the bolts retaining the differential cover.
22.
Remove the differential cover from the differential.
23.
Remove and discard the 0-ring seal and the axle seal from the differential cover.
24.
Clean the 0-ring sealing surface on the differential cover and the differential housing.
25.
Install new 0-ring, P/N 89047953, to the differential cover.
26.
Apply a continuous 3 mm (0.125 in) bead of sealant, P/N 1052942 (Canadian P/N 10953466), or equivalent, to the cover flange.
27.
Apply sealant around the bolt holes. Keep sealant away from the 0-ring.
