Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2079

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3. Use the J 41816-A (1) and the J 41816-2 (2) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.

See Special Tools .

Fig. 183: View Of Crankshaft Balancer
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4. Remove the balancer (138).

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. 184: View Of Special Tool & Bolts
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5. Remove the J 42386-A (1) and bolts. See Special Tools .

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLEX PLATE REMOVAL

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. 185: View Of Flex Plate & Bolts
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1. Remove the engine flex plate bolts.

2. Remove the flex plate.

IMPORTANT: The flex plate does not use a locating pin for alignment and

will not initially seat against the crankshaft flange, but will
be pulled onto the crankshaft by the engine flex plate bolts.
This procedure requires a 3 stage tightening process.

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

OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE REMOVAL

Fig. 186: View Of Oil Level Indicator, Tube Bolt, Indicator Tube & O-Ring Seal
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1. Remove the oil level indicator (418) from the tube.

2. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (419).

3. Remove the oil level indicator tube (420) from the engine block.

IMPORTANT: Inspect the O-ring for cuts or damage. The O-ring seal may

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