Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 423

Fig. 22: View Of Engine Mount To Engine Mount Frame Bracket
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4. Working through the wheelhouse opening remove the 3 bolts retaining the engine mount to

the engine mount frame bracket.

Fig. 23: Identifying Oil Pan Skid Plate

NOTE:

Refer to ENGINE MOUNTING NOTICE .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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5. Remove the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.

Fig. 24: Identifying Engine Shield And Retaining Bolts
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6. Remove the engine protection shield from the vehicle, if equipped.

NOTE:

Refer to ENGINE LIFTING NOTICE .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 25: View Of Ground Wire Bolt Bosses (Left Side)
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IMPORTANT: When raising the engine only raise enough to separate the

engine mount from the engine mount bracket. Raising any
further will require removal of the fan shroud or the exhaust
pipe.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

7. If RWD vehicle, using a suitable jack on the ground wire bolt bosses, raise the engine.

Only raise the engine enough to separate the engine mount to engine mount bracket.

8. If 4WD vehicle, attach a chain to the front of the engine. Use accessible mounting bolts for

the generator mounting bracket and the power steering pump mounting bracket.

9. Raise the engine with a suitable lifting device to remove the engine mount.

Only raise the engine enough to separate the engine mount to engine mount bracket.

Fig. 26: Identifying Engine Mount Bolts
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10. Remove the bolts holding the engine mount to the engine.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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