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4. Using the hex feature on thetop of the mount, turn the top
mount 180° until the TRACK
CAMBER text is visible and the
second set of top mount holes
aligns with the strut tower
holes.
5. Reinstall the top mount bolts and torque to 29 Y
(21.4 lb ft). 6. Keep the top mount alignment
pin and bolt for reinstallation
when the struts are returned to
the street position following the
track event.
7. Verify and adjust the vehicle alignment per track alignment
specifications to optimize
vehicle performance for the
track event.
8. Verify and re-adjust the vehicle alignment as needed following
the track event.
Strut Spring Seat Adjustment
The front struts have a threaded
spring seat that allows adjustment
of the preload on the front springs.
The vehicle corner weights and front
trim heights can be adjusted. The spring seat can be adjusted
approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) up or
down from the nominal position.
Each complete turn of the spring
perch will change the vehicle height
approximately 1.4 mm (0.06 in). Do
not allow the spring seat to contact
the black dust boot when adjusting
in the maximum upward direction.
To adjust the lower spring seat:
1. Raise the vehicle so the tires are completely off the ground.
2. Loosen the lower spring seatbolt. Do not completely remove
the bolt.
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3. Turn the spring perch upwardto increase spring preload,
or downward to decrease
spring preload.
4. Torque the spring seat bolt to 10Y (7.4 lb ft).
5. Verify and adjust the vehicle alignment as needed following
the spring seat adjustment.Adjustable Rear Stabilizer Bar
(ZL1 1LE Only)
The rear stabilizer bar ends have
three attachment positions that
allow the rear roll stiffness of the
vehicle to be adjusted. The stabilizer bar stiffness
increases approximately 15% using
the rearward holes, or decreases
approximately 10% using the
forward holes.
To change the attachment position:
1. Raise and support the rear of the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar link nut while holding the ball
stud end.
3. Reposition the stabilizer bar link stud to the desired hole
and tighten to 43 Y(32 lb ft).
Use the same hole position for
both sides of the vehicle.
Wheel Alignment
Track alignment specifications are
for vehicle at curb weight conditions
(full tank of fuel, zero ballast).
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suspension. See "Strut Spring Seat
Adjustment" inTrack Events and
Competitive Driving 014.
Tow Eye Socket
If the vehicle is equipped with a tow
eye, only use the tow eye to pull the
vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier
from a flat road surface. Do not use
the tow eye to pull the vehicle from
snow, mud, or sand.
The tow eye is in the rear
compartment storage area.
To install the tow eye:
1. Locate the tow eye socket through the opening in the
grille.
2. Install the tow eye into the socket by turning it clockwise
until it stops.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Automatic Car Washes
Do not use automatic car washes.
Vehicles with the ZL1 or the 1LE
package (or any accessory ground
effects package) have reduced
ground clearance. Damage can
occur in automatic car washes,
when approaching curbs, or on
steep inclines. Approach curbs and
inclines with caution.
Caution
Stepping on the rocker molding
could damage the molding. The
repairs would not be covered by
warranty. Do not step on the
rocker molding.
Hood Extractor
Caution
Using wax on low gloss black
finish stripes can increase the
gloss level and create a
non-uniform finish. Clean low
gloss stripes with soap and
water only.
It is not recommended that the ZL1
hood extractor be waxed, as it will
change the gloss level of the
surface. In addition, care must be
used when waxing around the hood
extractor. If a small amount of wax