Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1772

Fig. 262: View Of Solenoid Bolts (6.6L (LB7) Engine)
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6. Remove the solenoid bolts (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 263: View Of Solenoid Plunger & Drive Gear Lever (6.6L (LB7) Engine)
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7. Separate the solenoid from the housing and unhook the solenoid plunger (2) from the drive

gear lever (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 264: View Of Drive Gear Lever, Solenoid Plunger Loop & Spring (6.6L (LB7)
Engine)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

8. Note that the spring (3) is positioned against the drive gear lever (1) and the drive gear lever

is placed inside the solenoid plunger loop (2).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 265: View Of Solenoid Housing (6.6L (LB7) Engine)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

9. Remove the solenoid housing.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado