Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 97

Fig. 311: Locating Flywheel Weights
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

IMPORTANT: Flywheel weights of the same length must be installed into

the NEW flywheel in the same location as the old weights
were in the old flywheel.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

1. Note the position of the old flywheel weights and install the NEW flywheel weights as

required.

A properly installed flywheel weight will be flush or slightly below flush with the face of
the flywheel.

Fig. 312: View Of Flywheels
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

2. Install the flywheel (1 or 2).

Align the flywheel locator hole to the flywheel locator pin.

Fig. 313: Flywheel Bolt Tightening Sequence
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3. Install the flywheel bolts.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Tighten: Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

4. Install the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .

ENGINE REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 41427 Engine Lift Brackets

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado