Service Bulletin #: 05-03-08-004
Date: 3/31/05
Subject: Revised Front and Rear Upper and Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut Tightening Specifications
Revised Front and Rear Upper and Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut Tightening Specifications
Model(s): 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.
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
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Article ID: 355
Created: July 20, 2014
Last Updated: July 20, 2014
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