Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 477

5. Install the valve lifter guide retainer bolt.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

6. Install the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side or Cylinder

Head Replacement - Right Side.

CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 44643 Flywheel Holding Tool. See Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 216: View Of Starter
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection

and Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .

2. Remove the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement -

Right Side (GMC) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side
(Chevrolet) .

3. Remove the starter motor bolts. Reposition the starter aside. The wiring to the starter does

not require removal.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 217: Locking Flywheel Using J 44643
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Install J 44643 in order to hold the flywheel. See Special Tools .

5. Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud

Replacement (Mechanical) .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 218: View Of Crankshaft Balancer & Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.

7. Remove the crankshaft balancer.

8. If required, clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer

Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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