Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 533

Removal

Fig. 19: View Of Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Nuts
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1. Remove the turbocharger oil return pipe nuts from the top of the flywheel housing.

2. Remove the turbocharger oil return pipe studs.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 20: View Of Flywheel Housing
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3. Remove the flywheel housing bolts.

4. Separate the flywheel housing from the cylinder block using J 37228 . See Special Tools .

5. Remove the flywheel housing.

IMPORTANT: The upper oil pan must be removed before removing the

flywheel housing.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 21: View Of Oil Cooler Adapter
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6. Remove the turbocharger oil return pipe gasket from the flywheel housing.

7. Remove the oil cooler adapter bolts.

8. Remove the oil cooler adapter with gaskets.

ENGINE MOUNTING TO STAND

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 22: Mounting Engine Block To Suitable Engine Stand
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After the flywheel housing has been removed, mount the engine block to a suitable engine stand.

CAUTION: Do not mount the engine to a engine stand by the flywheel

housing. The aluminum flywheel housing is not designed to
support the weight of the engine when mounted to a typical
rear-mount engine stand. Mounting the engine stand to the
aluminum flywheel housing may result in engine damage and
serious personal injury.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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