Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 488

Fig. 257: View Of Camshaft, Camshaft Gear & Camshaft Thrust Plate
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1. Install the camshaft thrust plate to the camshaft.

2. Install the camshaft driven gear.

3. Install a NEW camshaft driven gear bolt.

Leave the bolt finger tight.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 258: View Of Camshaft Gear Aligned With Crankshaft Gear
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4. Install the camshaft into the cylinder block, align the camshaft gear to the crankshaft gear as

shown.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 259: View Of Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts
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5. Apply threadlock to the threads of the camshaft thrust plate bolts. Refer to Sealers,

Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

6. Install the camshaft thrust plate bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig. 260: View Of Camshaft Reluctor & Bolts
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7. Install the camshaft reluctor to the camshaft gear.

8. Install the camshaft reluctor bolts.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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