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Old May 21, 2021 | 06:31 PM
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What is this part behind the left rear bumper. I would like to drop it down. Possible?
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Dont think my c7 has rear steering. That looks like a rack unit for the front.
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That is the hydraulic pump for the ELSD (Electronically controlled Limited Slip Differential)
Found on Z"s and GS.
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Originally Posted by Makitso
That is the hydraulic pump for the ELSD (Electronically controlled Limited Slip Differential)
Found on Z"s and GS.
this (and add Z51’s too)



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Can it be loosened and dropped down? Also is there any collision sensors in the rear bumper area that I need to be careful of?
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Z's = Z51, Z06, ZR1
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Can it be loosened and dropped down? Also is there any collision sensors in the rear bumper area that I need to be careful of?
Yes to the first, no to the second.
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Definitely no collision sensors on the car.
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