Corvette V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
55. Ensure the wiring harness is free from the driveline being removed.
56. Using a block of wood to protect the engine oil pan, place a straight jack under the rear of the engine oil pan to support the engine from stressing
the composite dash panel.
57. Remove the 5 driveline support assembly to engine flywheel housing bolts.
58. Carefully bend the wiring harness bracket away from the driveline toward the driveline tunnel wall in order to make a clear removal path for the
driveline.
59. Have an assistant insert a flat-bladed screwdriver, or similar tool, between the edge of the driveline support assembly and the engine flywheel
housing, then begin to pry the driveline loose from the engine.
Important: The aid of an assistant will be necessary for the remaining steps.
60. Have an assistant guide the front of the driveline during the removal of the driveline from the vehicle.
61. SLOWLY lower the driveline, while simultaneously adjusting the angle of tilt and pulling the driveline away from the engine UNTIL the propeller
input shaft at the front of the driveline support assembly just clears the engine flywheel housing.
62. SLOWLY lower the driveline completely out of the vehicle.
63. Position the chainfall, or equivalent lifting device, in a way which will protect the rear exhaust hangers located on the driveline support assembly.
64. Using the lifting device, raise the driveline to relieve the weight from the transmission jack.
65. Disconnect the J 42055 from the transmission jack ONLY; the J 42055 will provide stability to the driveline components while working on a
bench.
66. Position the driveline on a workbench with the lifting device still attached.
67. Support the driveline support assembly and the differential for additional balance.
68. Remove the lifting device from the driveline.
