Corvette V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
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Align the crossmember dowel pins to the holes in the frame rails.
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Align the transaxle mount studs to the crossmember.
44.
Install the rear suspension crossmember mounting nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the crossmember mounting nuts to 110 N.m (81 lb-ft).
45.
Remove the transmission jack from the crossmember.
46.
Remove the adjustable jack stand from under the transmission.
47.
Install the transaxle mount to rear crossmember nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the transaxle mount nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
48.
Connect the wiring harness and brake pipe clip retainers to the rear suspension crossmember.
49.
Install the brake pipes to the underbody clips.
50.
Install the spindle nuts retaining the rear wheel axle shafts to the hubs.
Tighten
Tighten the spindle nuts to 160 N.m (118 lb-ft).
51.
Install the bolts securing the upper control arms to the frame.
Tighten
Tighten the upper control arm bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb-ft).
52.
Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolts to the lower control arms.
Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolts to 220 N.m (162 lb-ft).
53.
Connect the park brake cables to the park brake apply levers and brackets.
54.
Connect the outer tie rod end studs to the rear suspension knuckles.
55.
Install the outer tie rod end nuts.
Tighten
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Tighten the outer tie rod end nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft) to seat the outer tie rod studs.
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Turn the nuts additional 160 degrees.
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Check the outer tie rod end nuts for a minimum torque of 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).
56.
Install the brake calipers to the caliper mounting brackets.
Tighten
Tighten the brake caliper guide pin bolts to 31 N.m (23 lb-ft).
57.
Connect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connectors, if equipped.
58.
Connect the electronic suspension control (ESC) position sensor links, if equipped.
