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[Z06] Where is Chassis Lubrication spot?

Old 04-21-2009, 03:43 AM
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Default Where is Chassis Lubrication spot?

I have 07 Z06 and I can't find any Chassis Lubrication spot. I think I need to lube every oil change right???
And where the heck is the REAR TOE-LINK OUTER ENDS???
Old 04-21-2009, 04:31 AM
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i think there is only 1 spot -- rear toe link. it should be blindingly obvious.
Old 04-21-2009, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by mousecatcher
i think there is only 1 spot -- rear toe link. it should be blindingly obvious.
From underneath the car, it is easily spotted by looking at the inside lower rear quadrant of each rear wheel for the grease zerk fitting. Also true of the Z51 & 07 and later F55 optioned vettes.
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Anybody got the procedure for doing this?
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Originally Posted by DSteck
Anybody got the procedure for doing this?
For operating a grease gun?
Old 04-21-2009, 11:46 AM
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put the end of the gun on the grease fitting and squeeze away!
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Here ya'go!!!

http://www.nakidparts.com/id47.html

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Originally Posted by GrillnZ
For operating a grease gun?
I don't do suspension stuff... I do motor/tuning stuff.
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Thanks fo the Thread. and website for Nakidparts grease info.

Although the instructions are for Z51! equipped cars.

Why doesn't this address Z06's?
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Originally Posted by WFO
Thanks fo the Thread. and website for Nakidparts grease info.

Although the instructions are for Z51! equipped cars.

Why doesn't this address Z06's?
I don't know but the same procedures should apply to the Z06 and F55 suspension cars as well.
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Originally Posted by 06-Z0SICK
put the end of the gun on the grease fitting and squeeze away!
I would be careful about that. For a street car, 2 or 3 pumps should be enough. The problem is that the inside disc surface is very close to the grease boot. You can insert too much and have grease squeezing out onto the braking surface of the disc from the rubber boot. Not good. Plus it might not squeeze out until you drive it some. Not good either. When front steering/suspensions used to have grease zerks, excess grease leaking out a day later was common. I have "greased a few front ends" in my time.
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Originally Posted by GOLD72
From underneath the car, it is easily spotted by looking at the inside lower rear quadrant of each rear wheel for the grease zerk fitting. Also true of the Z51 & 07 and later F55 optioned vettes.
Here they are on an '08Z.
Roger

Old 04-22-2009, 12:08 AM
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how often should this be done? (manual is in the car)
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Originally Posted by jerseydrew
how often should this be done? (manual is in the car)
For a DD street car, I do it every 7500 mile oil change. I would only give it 2 or 3 pumps at most per fitting.
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While your under the rear of the car check the sway bar mounting bolts, mine were backed out on both sides.
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...make sure that after you lube the zerks that you wipe down the fittings and joints with a shop rag...
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thanks for the tips
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