Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9956103) - 2017 - crc - 4/28/16
Driving and Operating
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12. Install the two self tapping
screws to the control arm
through both sides of the
airbox cavities. Do not tighten
at this time.
13. Torque all five screws to 4
Y
(35 lb inch).
14. Repeat the procedure for the
opposite side of the vehicle.
15. Install the front wheels. Refer
to the procedure in the vehicle
service manual.
Wheel Blocker
The following installation procedure
is for Z06 vehicles with the J56
brake package and should be
installed prior to any track events.
The wheel blocker helps improve
the cooling of the brake rotor.
Caution
The wheel-blocker is for track use
only. After a track event, remove
the wheel-blocker and reinstall
the original splash shield. Failure
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
to reinstall the original parts may
lead to damage to the
wheel-blocker, noise, premature
brake pad and rotor wear and
high speed wet braking.
To install the wheel blocker:
1. Remove the front wheels.
Refer to the procedure in the
vehicle service manual.
2. Remove the brake caliper (1)
from the steering knuckle. Do
not disconnect the brake hose.
Refer to procedure in vehicle
service manual.
3. Remove the brake rotor
retaining fastener (2) and then
remove the brake rotor (3).
4. Remove the 2 splash shield
fasteners (4).
5. Remove the splash shield (5).
6. Install the wheel blocker (1).
7. Install the 3 wheel blocker
fasteners (2). Torque to 10
Y
(89 lb inch).