Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1911

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1. If the vehicle is equipped with four wheel drive (4WD), remove the front drive axle. Refer

to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (1500 FWD) or Differential Carrier
Assembly Replacement (2500 4WD) .

2. Lower the vehicle.

3. Remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left

Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (GMC) .

4. Remove the engine mount to frame bolts (1).

5. Raise and support the vehicle halfway. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig. 26: Locating Tab On Engine Block
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT raise and/or support the engine by the crankshaft

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

6. Place an adjustable (screw type) jack to the tab (1) located on the engine block.

7. Remove the left side exhaust manifold heatshield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

Replacement - Left Side (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) .

Fig. 27: View Of Engine Mount To Engine Bolts
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8. Remove the engine mount to engine bolts (1).

9. Using the adjustable jack, raise the engine slightly until there is enough clearance to remove

the engine mount.

balancer, or the oil pan.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 28: View Of Engine Mount
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10. Remove the engine mount.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 29: View Of Engine Mount
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1. Position the engine mount to the engine.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado