Article: How to Use a Corvette Assembly Instruction Manual
October 9, 2024
From Mid America Motorworks Weekly NewsletterIf you're new to the Corvette hobby or to the various online Corvette forums, you've probably heard or seen the term "A.I.M." tossed around in discussions about what parts are required or how things are supposed to be assembled.
Although it may seem like just another one of many mysterious acronyms, it's not; it's one of the most important technical references you can have in your classic Corvette technical library.
What is the A.I.M.?
"A.I.M." is the abbreviation for "Assembly Instruction Manual," which was the document supplied to the assembly plant by Chevrolet Engineering as an assembly aid. It contains graphic illustrations of how all the parts are to be assembled, all the fasteners and torques, part numbers, special or mandatory assembly sequences, adhesives, sealers, lubricants, and functional test requirements and processes.
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