SMU-SEC. 1 - REV. TORQUE SPEC. FOR A/C COMP.. Chevrolet Corvette 1997

SUBJECT: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 1 - REVISED TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR A/C COMPRESSOR ATTACHING BOLTS AND NUT

MODELS: 1997-98 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FASTENER SPECIFICATION FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BOLTS AND NUT. CHANGE THE TORQUE VALUE FROM 50 N.M (37 FT LB) TO 40 N.M (30 FT LB), AS SHOWN IN SECTION 1, PAGE 3 AND 38. THIS SPECIFICATION MAY ALSO APPEAR IN OTHER AREAS OF THE SERVICE MANUAL.

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GENERAL MOTORS BULLETINS ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS, NOT A "DO-IT-YOURSELFER". THEY ARE WRITTEN TO INFORM THOSE TECHNICIANS OF CONDITIONS THAT MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES, OR TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT COULD ASSIST IN THE PROPER SERVICE OF A VEHICLE. PROPERLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS HAVE THE EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND KNOW-HOW TO DO A JOB PROPERLY AND SAFELY. IF A CONDITION IS DESCRIBED, DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE BULLETIN APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE, OR THAT YOUR VEHICLE WILL HAVE THAT CONDITION. SEE A GENERAL MOTORS DEALER SERVICING YOUR BRAND OF GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLE FOR INFORMATION ON WHETHER YOUR VEHICLE MAY BENEFIT FROM THE INFORMATION.