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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013CORVETTE BASE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANS, TRANS MFR CD 6L85M/MM6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)EXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 197 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L OR 6.2L (3 OF 5))
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 6L85M/MM6
Section 197 (Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L Or 6.2L (3 Of 5))
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 6L85M/MM6SECTION Section 197 (Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L Or 6.2L (3 Of 5))
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- On-Vehicle Repair Instructions (2 Of 2)
- Oil Pump, Screen & Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement (RPOs LC9/LMG/LY2/LY5)
- Oil Pump, Screen & Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement (RPOs LY6/L76/L92)
- Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator & Solenoid Valve Replacement
- Timing Chain & Sprocket Replacement (LC9/LMG/LY2/LY5)
- Camshaft Replacement (RPOs LC9/LMG/LY2/LY5)
- Camshaft Replacement (RPOs LY6/L76/L92)
- Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement
- Engine Replacement
- Engine Oil & Oil Filter Replacement
- Off-Vehicle Repair Instructions (1 Of 3)
- Draining Fluids & Oil Filter Removal
- Crankshaft Balancer Removal
- Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
- Oil Level Indicator & Tube Removal
- Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side
- Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side
- Water Pump Removal (RPO LY2/LC9/LY5/LMG)
- Water Pump Removal (RPO LY6/L76/L92)
- Throttle Body Removal
- Fuel Rail & Injectors Removal
- Intake Manifold Removal (RPO LY2/LY6/L92)
- Intake Manifold Removal (RPO LC9/LY5/LMG/L76)
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe & Hole Cover Removal (RPO LY2/LY6/L92)
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe & Hole Cover Removal (RPO LC9/LY5/LMG/L76)
- Engine Block Valley Cover Removal
- Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Removal
- Valve Lifter Oil Filter Removal
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right Side
- Valve Rocker Arm & Push Rod Removal (RPO LY2/LC9/LY5/LMG)
- Valve Rocker Arm & Push Rod Removal (RPO LY6/L76/L92)
- Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side
- Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side
- Valve Lifter Removal (RPO LY2/LY6/L92)
- Valve Lifter Removal (RPO LC9/LY5/LMG/L76)
- Oil Filter Removal
- Oil Pan Removal
- Engine Front Cover Removal (RPO LY2/LC9/LY5/LMG)
- Engine Front Cover Removal (RPO LY6/L76/L92)
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Removal
- Oil Pump, Screen & Crankshaft Oil Deflector Removal (RPO LY2/LC9/LY5/LMG)
- Oil Pump, Screen & Crankshaft Oil Deflector Removal (RPO LY6/L76/L92)
- Timing Chain & Sprocket Removal
- Camshaft Position Actuator & Solenoid Valve Removal
- Camshaft Removal
- Piston, Connecting Rod & Bearing Removal
- Crankshaft And Bearing Removal
- Engine Block Plug Removal
- Engine Block Cleaning & Inspection
- Cylinder Boring & Honing
- Crankshaft And Bearing Cleaning And Inspection
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.