Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1628

Tighten: Tighten the nut clockwise to 56 N.m (41 lb ft).

Fig. 59: Identifying Fan Shroud Mounting Brackets & Bolts
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5. Position the engine cooling fan shroud on the 3 mounting brackets (1).

6. Install the bolts. Loosely tighten the top mounting bolt at the oil filler neck.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 60: View Of Cooling Fan Shroud
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7. Center the engine cooling fan shroud to the fan blade in 3 places (1).

IMPORTANT: Maintain a 6 mm (0.25 in) minimum clearance at all 3 places.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 61: Cooling Fan Shroud And Rubber Seal
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8. Make sure the orientation of the cooling fan shroud (1) and rubber seal (2) are installed

correctly

IMPORTANT: Improper installation could cause damage to the fan and

shroud while vehicle is in service.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 62: Identifying Fan Shroud Mounting Brackets & Bolts
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9. Fully tighten the 3 engine cooling fan shroud bolts (1).

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

10. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement

(Mechanical) or Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (Automatic
Transmission - Diesel).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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