Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 111

Fig. 363: View Of Oil Filter
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2. Remove the oil filter.

3. Discard the oil filter.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 364: View Of Engine Block Coolant Drain Hole Plugs
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4. Remove both the engine block coolant drain hole plugs and allow the coolant to drain into a

suitable container.

ENGINE FLYWHEEL REMOVAL

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 365: View Of Flywheels
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1. Remove the engine flywheel bolts.

2. Remove the engine flywheel (1), automatic transmission, if applicable.

3. Remove the engine flywheel (2), manual transmission, if applicable.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 366: Locating Flywheel Weights
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IMPORTANT: If replacing the engine flywheel, manual transmission, NEW

flywheel weights must be installed into the NEW engine
flywheel in the same location as the old flywheel weights in

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado