Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 426

3. If 4-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle, raise the vehicle in order to remove the front tires and

wheels and support with jackstands.

4. Remove the right front tire and wheel, if necessary. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal

and Installation .

5. Remove the pushpins holding the right front fender wheelhouse inner panel (1).

6. Remove the wheelhouse inner panel.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 34: View Of Engine Mount To Engine Mount Frame Bracket Bolt (Right)
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7. Working through the wheelhouse opening remove the 3 bolts retaining the engine mount to

NOTE:

Refer to ENGINE MOUNTING NOTICE

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

the engine mount frame bracket.

Fig. 35: Identifying Oil Pan Skid Plate
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8. Remove the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 36: Identifying Engine Shield And Retaining Bolts
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9. Remove the engine protection shield from the vehicle, if equipped.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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