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4. Using the hex feature on the top of themount, 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 seal cap 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 seat bolt. Donot completely remove the bolt.
3. Turn the spring perch upward to increase spring preload, or downward to decrease
spring preload.
4. Torque the spring seat bolt to 10 Y
(7.4 lb ft).
5. Verify and adjust the vehicle alignment as needed following the spring seat
adjustment.
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36 Vehicle Care
SS 1LE, and ZL1 Only
Due to low ramp angles on ZL1 and SS 1LE
vehicles, use care when loading the vehicle
onto a flatbed carrier. Front spring spacers
are provided for lifting the front suspension
if more clearance is necessary when towing.
ZL1 1LE Only
Due to the high spring rate and spring
design used on ZL1 1LE vehicles, spring
spacers are not provided. If more clearance
is needed when towing, raise the adjustable
spring seat to lift the front suspension. See
"Strut Spring Seat Adjustment" inTrack
Events and Competitive Driving 012.
Tow Eye Socket
Caution
Improper use of the tow eye can damage
the vehicle. If equipped, use the tow eye
to load a disabled vehicle onto a flatbed
tow truck from a flat road surface, or to
move the vehicle a short distance. Use
caution and low speeds. The transmission
must be in (N) Neutral when moving the
vehicle.
The ZL1 vehicle is equipped with a front tow
eye that can be used 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.
3. When finished, place the tow eye back inthe vehicle.
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.
