Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 513

Conditioning (A/C) Compressor and Power Steering Pump Bracket Replacement.

When the battery cables are removed from the engine the power steering pump can be
removed further out of the way.

Fig. 353: View Of Right Side Idler & Center Idler Pulley Bolts
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57. Remove the right idler pulley bolt (1) and pulley.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 354: View Of Generator Mounting Bracket
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58. Remove the generator mounting bracket and secure to the side.

The generator does not require removal.

The drive belt tensioner does not require removal.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 355: Identifying Heater Hose To Heater Core Fittings
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59. Use the J 43181 in order to disconnect the inlet heater hose from the heater core inlet. See

Special Tools .

60. Remove the bolt and the ground wires at the rear of the left cylinder head.

61. Raise the vehicle.

62. Remove the oil pan skid plate. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (2500/3500

with RPO NZZ) .

63. Remove the engine shield from the vehicle, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield

Replacement .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 356: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Ground Wire & Battery Negative Cable
(Left Side Of Engine)
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64. Remove the bolt for the battery negative cable and the engine wiring harness ground wire

from the left side of the engine.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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