Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2212

Fig. 96: View Of Balancer Installation Special Tools
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3. Use the J 41665 and the J 41478 in order to install the balancer. See Special Tools .

1. Assemble the J 41478 threaded rod, nut, washer and the J 41665 installer. See

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

Special Tools .

Insert the smaller end of the installer into the front of the balancer.

2. Use a wrench and hold the hex end of the threaded rod.

3. Use a second wrench and rotate the installation tool nut clockwise until the balancer is

started onto the crankshaft.

4. Remove the tool and reverse the installation tool.

Position the larger end of the installer against the front of the balancer.

5. Use a wrench and hold the hex end of the threaded rod.

6. Use a second wrench and rotate the installation tool nut clockwise until the balancer is

installed onto the crankshaft.

7. Remove the balancer installation tools.

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. 97: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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4. Install the used crankshaft balancer bolt (139).

Tighten: Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 330 N.m (240 lb ft).

5. Remove the used crankshaft balancer bolt.

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. 98: Identifying Hub To Crankshaft Distance
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IMPORTANT: The nose of the crankshaft should be recessed 2.4-4.48 mm

(0.094-0.176 in) into the balancer bore.

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