Factory Five Racing GTM Supercar Assembly Manual page 73

Support the lower control arm with a jack. Unbolt the shock from the tower (15 mm wrench). Slowly
lower the jack. To move the shock out of the way it may be necessary to pry the shock out of the
tower the rest of the way.
Brace the engine as far forward as possible with a jack stand. CAUTION: The Corvette Aluminum oil
pan is a structural component of the engine, and NEVER come in contact with a jack/jack stand. Place
something in between the jack stand and the pan that will not damage the oil pan while the engine is
supported by the jack stand (i.e.: a piece of plywood or a 2x4).
Hook the engine hoist to the engine block. A common method to do so is to bolt a chain to the engine
heads, one bolt at the front of the left or right head, and the other in the rear of the opposite head.
Raise the hoist just enough to place tension on the chain, just enough to support the weight of the
engine.
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