Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 527

Fig. 406: View Of Engine Oil Drain Plug
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2. Remove the oil drain plug and gasket, and allow engine oil to drain.

3. Discard the oil drain plug gasket.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 407: View Of Oil Filter
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4. Remove the oil filter.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 408: View Of Engine Block Coolant Plugs
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5. Remove the engine block coolant plugs, and allow coolant to drain.

STARTER REMOVAL

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 409: View Of Starter
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1. Remove the starter motor bolts.

2. Remove the starter motor assembly.

CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REMOVAL

Tools Required

J 44643 Flywheel Hold Tool. See Special Tools .

Removal

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado