Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2057

2. Remove the flywheel bolts.

3. Remove the flywheel.

Fig. 100: View Of Bolts & Spacer
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4. Install two M11x1.5 mm bolts (1) to the threaded holes of the spacer, if applicable.

5. Rotate the bolts clockwise to remove the spacer.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 101: View Of Spacer & Crankshaft Rear
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6. Remove the spacer from the rear of the crankshaft, if applicable.

Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT:

The flywheel does not use a locating pin for alignment and
will not initially seat against the crankshaft flange or spacer,
if applicable, but will be pulled onto the crankshaft by the
engine flywheel bolts. This procedure requires a three stage

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 102: View Of Spacer & Crankshaft Rear
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1. Install the spacer, if applicable, onto the rear of the crankshaft.

tightening process.

Certain applications (6.0L) require a spacer and longer bolts
for proper flywheel position.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 103: View Of Engine Flywheel & Bolts
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2. Install the flywheel and bolts to the crankshaft.

3. Apply threadlock to the threads of the flywheel bolts. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and

Lubricants for the correct part number.

IMPORTANT: Longer flywheel bolts must be used on applications using a

flywheel spacer.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado