Corvette V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Crossmember Replacement - Rear Suspension
Crossmember Replacement - Rear Suspension
Tools Required
J 42055 Transmission Support Fixture
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness connectors.
4. Disconnect the park brake cables from the actuator levers.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the electronic suspension control (ESC) shock absorbers harnesses, if equipped.
6. Remove the rear suspension position sensors.
7. Disconnect the inner tie rod end studs from the rear crossmember.
8. Disconnect the lower control arms from the crossmember.
9. Support the lower control arms, tie rods, and rear suspension knuckles.
10. Remove the transverse spring.
11. Assemble the J 42055 and install it to a transmission jack.
12. Position and firmly secure the J 42055 with the transmission jack to the transmission. Support the transmission.
13. Remove the transaxle mount lower nuts.
14. Disconnect all the electrical harness retainers from the crossmember.
15. Disconnect the brake pipe retainers from the crossmember.
16. Position a transmission jack under the rear crossmember and firmly secure the crossmember to the jack. Support the crossmember.
17. Using HAND TOOLS ONLY, remove the rear crossmember mounting nuts.
