Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1765

Fig. 234: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
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9. Position the oil pan skid plate and install the bolts, if equipped.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

10. Lower the vehicle.

11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and

Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Dual Batteries).

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, AND 6.2L)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Removal Procedure

Fig. 235: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection

and Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Dual Batteries).

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 236: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
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3. For 2500 series vehicles, remove the front 2 oil pan skid plate bolts, loosen the rear 2 bolts

and remove the skid plate, if equipped.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 237: View Of Transmission Cover Bolt
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4. Remove the transmission cover bolt.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado