SMU - Revised Front and Rear Upper and Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut Tightening Specifications
| Subject: | Revised Front and Rear Upper and Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut Tightening Specifications |
| Models: | 1997-2005 Chevrolet Corvette |
This bulletin is being issued to revise the upper and lower ball joint stud nut tightening specifications in the Front Suspension sub-section and the Rear Suspension sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.
The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.
Front Suspension | |
|---|---|
1997-2004 Upper Ball Joint Stud Nut | 20 N·m (15 lb ft) + 250 degrees |
2005 Upper Ball Joint Stud Nut | 30 N·m (22 lb ft) + 225 degrees |
1997-2005 Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut | 30 N·m (22 lb ft) + 180 degrees |
Rear Suspension | |
1997-2004 Upper Ball Joint Stud Nut | 20 N·m (15 lb ft) + 250 degrees |
2005 Upper Ball Joint Stud Nut | 30 N·m (22 lb ft) + 195 degrees |
1997-2005 Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut | 30 N·m (22 lb ft) + 180 degrees |
