New Special Tools Required

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

A variety of new tools have been developed to assist in engine disassembly, assembly and on-vehicle service.
J 43690 and J 43690-100 have been developed to measure connecting rod bearing clearance. Refer to CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
A cylinder leakdown test, using J 35667-A , has been developed. Refer to CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST .
J 45299 has been developed to prelube new or remanufactured engines/bearings prior to engine installation. Refer to ENGINE PRELUBING .
Refer to SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT .