Special Tools And Equipment - Chevrolet 5.7L Corvette 2004 Shop Manual

Anaerobic gasket eliminator hardens in the absence of air. This type sealer is used where 2 rigid parts,
such as castings, are assembled together. When 2 rigid parts are disassembled and no sealer or gasket is
readily noticeable, the parts were probably assembled using a gasket eliminator.
Follow all safety recommendations and directions that are on the container.
To remove the sealant or the gasket material, refer to Replacing Engine Gaskets .
Apply a continuous bead of gasket eliminator to one flange. Surfaces to be resealed must be clean and
dry.
Spread the sealer evenly with your finger to get a uniform coating on the sealing surface.
NOTE: Refer to Sealant Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT: Anaerobic sealed joints that are partially torqued and allowed to cure
more than five minutes may result in incorrect shimming and sealing of
the joint.
Tighten bolts to specifications. Do not overtighten.
After properly tightening the fasteners, remove the excess sealer from the outside of the joint.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Special tools are listed and illustrated throughout this section with a complete listing at the end of the section.
These tools, or their equivalents, are specially designed to quickly and safely accomplish the operations for
which they are intended. The use of these special tools will also minimize possible damage to engine
components. Some precision measuring tools are required for inspection of certain critical components. Torque
wrenches and a torque angle meter are necessary for the proper tightening of various fasteners.
To properly service the engine assembly, the following items should be readily available:
Approved eye protection and safety gloves
A clean, well lit, work area
A suitable parts cleaning tank
A compressed air supply
Trays or storage containers to keep parts and fasteners organized
An adequate set of hand tools
Approved engine repair stand
An approved engine lifting device that will adequately support the weight of the components

SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

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