Chevrolet Corvette 2005 Owner's Manual page 5

Disc Brake System Description and Operation ....................................................................................... 31
System Component Description' ............................................................................ ; ............................. 31
Disc Brake Pads .............................................................................................................................. 31
Disc Brake Rotors ............................................................................................................................ 31
Disc Brake Pad Hardware ............................................................................................................... 31
Disc Brake Caliper Hardware .......................................................................................................... 31
System Operation ................................................................................................................................ 31
Park Brake System Description and Operation ...................................................................................... 32
System Component Description .......................................................................................................... 32
Park Brake Lever Assembly ....................................................................... , .................................... 32
Park Brake Cables ........................................................................................................................... 32
Park Brake Cable Equalizer ............................................................................................................ 32
Park Brake Apply Lever ................................................................................................................... 32
Park Brake Actuator/Adjuster .......................................................................................................... 32
Park Brake Shoe (Rear Disc, Drum-In-Hat System) ....................................................................... 32
System Operation ................................................................................................................................ 32
ABS Description and Operation .............................................................................................................. 32
Antilock Brake System ........................................................................................ ; ............................... 32
Engine Description and Operation .............................................................................................................. 34
Engine Mechanical - LS2 6.0L .............................•................................................................................. 34
General Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 34
General ............................................................................................................................................ 34
Block ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Camshaft ......................................................................................................................................... 34
Connecting Rod ............................................................................................................................... 34
Crankshaft ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Cylinder Head .................................................................................................................................. 35
Intake Manifold ................................................................................................................................ 35
Lubrication System .......................................................................................................................... 35
Oil Pan ............................................................................................................................................. 36
Piston Rings ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Pistons and Pins .............................................................................................................................. 36
Valve System ................................................................................................................................... 36
Fastener Tightening Specifications ..................................................................................................... 37
Engine Component Description ........................................................................................................... 39
Camshaft and Drive System ...................................................................................................... , ..... 39
Crankshaft ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Cylinder Heads ....................................................................................... ; ........................................ 40
Engine Block ....................................................................................................... , ............................ 40
Exhaust Manifolds ............................................................................................................ : .............. 40
Intake Manifold ................................................................................................................................ 40
Oil Pan ............................................................................................................................................. 40
Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly ............................................................................................ 40
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Assemblies .............................................................................................. 40
Valve Train ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Drive Belt System Description ............................................................................................................. 41
Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................... 42
Crankcase Ventilation System Description ......................................................................................... 43
LS2 Engine ...................................................................................................................................... 43
Engine Cooling ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Fastener Tightening Specifications ......................................................................................................... 44
Cooling System Description and Operation ............................................................................................ 44
General Description ............................................................................................................................. 44
Cooling Cycle .........................................................................................................................
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Coolant .............................................................................................................. · .................................. 45
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