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