Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 601

Fig. 85: View Of Oil Pressure Sensor
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13. Install the oil pressure sensor.

Tighten: Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION

Tools Required

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Installation

Fig. 86: View Of Camshaft, Camshaft Gear & Camshaft Thrust Plate
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1. Install the camshaft thrust plate to the camshaft.

2. Install the camshaft driven gear.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

3. Install a new camshaft driven gear bolt.

Leave the bolt finger tight.

Fig. 87: View Of Camshaft Gear Aligned With Crankshaft Gear
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4. Install the camshaft and gear assembly into the cylinder block, aligning the camshaft gear to

the crankshaft gear as shown.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

5. Install the camshaft thrust plate bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the camshaft thrust plate bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

Fig. 88: Using Exciter Ring Bolt To Secure Spring Tension
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6. Remove the exciter ring bolt that was installed to hold the spring tension of the two piece

IMPORTANT: Use a suitable tool to relieve the spring tension while

removing the locking bolt.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

cam gear.

Fig. 89: View Of Camshaft Exciter Ring, Bolts & Thrust Plate Bolts
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7. Install the camshaft position sensor exciter ring to the camshaft gear.

8. Install the camshaft position sensor exciter ring bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the camshaft position sensor exciter ring bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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