Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2058

Fig. 104: Identifying Flywheel Bolt Tightening Sequence
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4. Tighten the flywheel bolts.

Tighten:

1. Tighten the bolts (1-6) a first pass in sequence to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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2. Tighten the bolts (1-6) a second pass in sequence to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

3. Tighten the bolts (1-6) a final pass in sequence to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

5. Install the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement for the 4L60-E.

ENGINE REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 21366 Converter Holding Strap. See Special Tools .

J 41798 Engine Lifting Brackets. See Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Fig. 105: View Of Ground Strap & Nut
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1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the ground strap nut at the hood stud.

3. Remove the ground strap from the stud.

Fig. 106: View Of Hood Strut Rod, Grille End Caps & Hood Hinge Bolts
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4. Assemble 2 sets of the following: an M6 bolt, 2 each 19.05 mm (0.75 in) flat washers and an

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,

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M6 nut.

5. Release the retainer securing the hood strut rod to the hood strut bracket stud.

6. Remove the hood strut rod (1) from the stud.

7. Remove the air inlet grille end caps (2), lift the end cap up in order to disengage the

retainers. (left side shown, right side similar).

8. Have an assistant support the hood.

9. Remove the hood hinge bolts (3) and set aside.

Fig. 107: View Of Service Piston Notch
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IMPORTANT: There is a positive stop which limits the hood from being

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