Removal & Installation Chevrolet Corvette C5

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove crankshaft balancer and front cover. See «FRONT COVER»(ref-97422-S02628190622001050700000). Remove oil pan. See «OIL PAN»(ref-97422-S31649701732001050700000). Remove oil pump. See «OIL PUMP»(ref-97422-S39640948552001050700000). Rotate crankshaft until camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket timing marks line up with shaft centers. (Scheme 10)
2. Remove timing chain and camshaft sprocket. If replacing crankshaft sprocket, use Sprocket Remover (J 41558), and Sprocket Installer (J 41665). Ensure timing marks on crankshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket are as close together as possible, and lined up with shaft centers.
3. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Fill crankcase. Fill and bleed cooling system. See «COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING»(ref-97422-S25360181792001050700000).

Scheme 10