Info - Removal of Shock Stuffers During Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)

This bulletin is being revised to add a model year, model and procedure. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-00-89-042 (Section 00 - General Information).

Important: This bulletin only applies to Corvette models with Magnetic Selective Ride Control (RPO F55).

Shock stuffers are fitted to the front and rear shocks to prevent excessive suspension travel during shipping. These stuffers must be removed during the pre-delivery inspection (PDI), before the vehicle is driven. A yellow ribbon is attached to each stuffer to help identify them.

If a customer returns with their vehicle commenting on a hard ride condition, it is likely that the stuffers were not removed during the PDI. Refer to the procedure below in order to remove the stuffer.

1. Lift the vehicle, allowing the wheel to hang free. This will extend the dampers.
2. At the front, turn the wheel in the direction away from the side being worked on.
3. Push up on the dust boot and remove the stuffer
4. Pull the dust boot down to cover the upper end of the shock in order to avoid damage to the suspension system.