Corvette V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
7. Loosely install a rubber band onto the transmission shift rod and position just behind the shift rod clamp. The rubber band will be used to aid in
installing the shift control rod after the driveline has been installed.
8. Using a piece of masking tape, or similar tape which can be easily broken, affix the transmission shift rod to the driveline support assembly and
position the rod just to the outside of the mounting boss used for the shift control. The tape is intended to keep the shift control rod in position, and
to aid in shift control rod installation.
9. Position the chainfall, or equivalent lifting device, in a way which will protect the rear exhaust hangers located on the driveline support assembly.
10. Using the lifting device, raise the driveline off the workbench and position the driveline with the J 42055 onto a transmission jack.
Important: The aid of an assistant will be necessary for the following steps until the driveline is installed into the vehicle.
11. Connect the J 42055 to the transmission jack.
12. Remove the lifting device from the driveline.
13. Position the driveline under the vehicle.
14. Begin to raise the driveline at the approximate angle used during removal.
15. Position the wiring harness along the driveline support assembly and LOOSELY install the harness into the harness retaining slots.
16. Have an assistant guide the front of the driveline so the propeller input shaft is just to the rear of the engine flywheel housing, then raise the
driveline to the PROPER HEIGHT and the PROPER ANGLE to install to the engine.
17. Have an assistant begin to insert the propeller input shaft into the clutch driven plate hub while maintaining the proper angle of the driveline; if
necessary, use a screwdriver to rotate the shaft slightly to bring the splines into alignment.
18. Insert a putty knife, or similar tool, between the edge of the shifter bracket on the side of the driveline support assembly and the brake pipe retainer
on the wall of the driveline tunnel.
