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C3 Corvette Tips and Tricks

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1965-1982 Torque Specs  - Submitted by: Jim McFarland
   
WHEELS
Rally Wheels (Steel) 75 ¾
Optional Wheels (aluminum) 80* ¾ (retorque @ 100 ml.)
BRAKES
Caliper Mounting Bolts, front 70 5/8
Caliper Mounting Bolts, rear 70 5/8
Caliper Housing Bolts, front 130 13/16
Caliper Housing Bolts, rear 60 5/8
REAR SUSPENSION
T-Arm Front (toe-in shims) 50+* 5/8 & 11/16 nut
Spring Retainer (to rear end)(Steel Spring) 70 13/16 bolt (de-arch spring)
U-Joint (inner) U-bolts 15 9/16 nut
caps 30 9/16 bolt
U-Joint (outer) flange bolts 75 5/8 (use locks)
Strut Rod (inner) camber bolt 70* ¾ nut
Strut Rod (outer) shock mount 75+* 15/16 nut
Shock Absorber (upper) bolt 60 5/8 & 11/16 nut
Shock Absorber (lower) nut 40 ¾
Bearing Housing to T-Arm 30 9/16 nut
Spindle Nut 100+ 1 1/16







C3 Front End Rebuild
Calculating Tire Dimensions
Rear Spindle Removal
Rear Wheel Bearing & Yolk Endplay Problems
Removing Stock Disk Brakes
Speedo Change based on Tire Size
Spindle removal
Transmission
Care & Maintenance
Restoration


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