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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013CORVETTE BASE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANS, TRANS MFR CD 6L85M/MM6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)EXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 314 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 5.3L, 6.0L & 6.2L - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - OFF VEHICLE)
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 6L85M/MM6
Section 314 (Engine Mechanical - 5.3L, 6.0L & 6.2L - Repair Instructions - Off Vehicle)
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 6L85M/MM6SECTION Section 314 (Engine Mechanical - 5.3L, 6.0L & 6.2L - Repair Instructions - Off Vehicle)
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- Repair Instructions - Off Vehicle
- Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
- Crankshaft Balancer Removal
- Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
- Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
- Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side
- Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side
- Water Pump Removal
- Throttle Body Assembly Removal
- Fuel Rail and Injectors Removal
- Intake Manifold Removal (Without Active Fuel Management)
- Intake Manifold Removal (With Active Fuel Management)
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Removal
- 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 and Push Rod Removal
- Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side
- Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side
- Valve Lifter Removal (Without Active Fuel Management)
- Valve Lifter Removal (With Active Fuel Management)
- Oil Filter Removal
- Oil Pan Removal
- Engine Front Cover Removal
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Removal
- Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Removal
- Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve Removal
- Camshaft Removal
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
- Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
- Engine Block Plug Removal
- Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
- Cylinder Boring and Honing
- Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
- Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
- Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Cleaning and Inspection
- Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
- Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
- Camshaft Bearing Removal
- Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
- Camshaft Bearing Installation
- Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
- Camshaft Position Actuator Cleaning and Inspection
- Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Cleaning and Inspection
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Inspection (On-Vehicle)
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Inspection (Off-Vehicle)
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Lifter and Guide Cleaning and Inspection
- Cylinder Head Disassemble
- Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
- Cylinder Head Assemble
- Oil Pump Disassemble
- Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Oil Pump Assemble
- Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Block Valley Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LC9)
- Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (Except LC9)
- Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Thread Repair
- Service Prior to Assembly
- Engine Block Plug Installation
- Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
- Camshaft Installation
- Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve Installation
- Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Installation
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Installation (Without Seal in Housing)
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Installation (With Seal in Housing)
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
- Engine Front Cover Installation
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
- Oil Pan Installation
- Oil Filter Installation
- Valve Lifter Installation (Without Active Fuel Management)
- Valve Lifter Installation (With Active Fuel Management)
- Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side
- Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left Side
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right Side
- Engine Block Valley Cover Installation
- Valve Lifter Oil Filter Installation
- Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Installation
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Installation
- Intake Manifold Installation (Without Active Fuel Management)
- Intake Manifold Installation (With Active Fuel Management)
- Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation
- Throttle Body Assembly Installation
- Water Pump Installation
- Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side
- Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side
- Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
- Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
- Crankshaft Balancer Installation
- Engine Prelubing
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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.