Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1774

housing.

Fig. 270: View Of Solenoid Bolts (6.6L (LB7) Engine)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Install the solenoid bolts (1).

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Wipe the excess silicone pressed out during the solenoid installation from around the base of

the solenoid to make a weather proof seal.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 271: View Of M-Terminal Stud, Nut & Cable (6.6L (LB7) Engine)
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6. Install the cable to the M-terminal stud between the washers and terminal nut.

7. Tighten the M-terminal stud nut.

Tighten: Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 272: View Of M-Terminal Stud Weather Cover & Epoxy Coating (6.6L (LB7)
Engine)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

8. Using Three Bond silicone 1207B, GM P/N 97720043, seal the M-terminal stud connection

(2).

9. Reposition the M-terminal stud weather cover (1).

10. Bench test the starter in a free-run condition prior to installation.

11. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L) or Starter Motor

Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) or Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L).

GENERATOR BRACKET REPLACEMENT (4.3L)

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 273: View Of Generator, Bracket & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.3L) or Generator

Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) or Generator Replacement (6.6L).

2. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .

3. Remove the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Right

Side .

4. Remove the generator bracket bolts and nut.

5. Remove the generator bracket.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado