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Unbolt the H-pipe hangers with a 13 mm socket.
Remove the H-pipe.
Remove both muffler assemblies.
Engine Removal/Suspension/Transmission
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When the corvette was assembled at the factory, the engine, suspension and transmission were
installed from below as one assembly. Since most of us don’t have a lift at home it will be
easiest to remove the suspension and transmission from under the car, then raise the engine out
of the car. The engine/cross member and transmission/cross member assemblies can be heavy
and difficult to handle alone – having 2 people to remove it works best. Make sure to use an
engine hoist that has sufficient load capacity for the job. Use extreme caution when moving the
engine assembly. Work on a clear and level surface. When disconnecting electrical
components remember to identify both ends of every connector disassembled. The easy way to
do this is to tape and number each side of the connector the same. The connectors will only
work if they’re mated to the other similar shaped connector. Each connector is different in the
car. Before disconnecting the battery, move the seats forward (this will help you remove the E-
brake and seats later in the disassembly of the donor!
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Engine hoist, socket set, combination wrenches, floor jack, jack stands, drain pan, 7, 10, 13,
15, 18, 21 mm sockets and/or wrenches, ratchet and/or impact gun, 5/16” socket, ¾” socket,
¾” wrench, 5/8” wrench,11/8” wrench, pry bar, flathead screwdriver, fuel fitting release tool,
power steering pulley puller.