Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 517

load positioning sling to assist in angling the engine.

Fig. 369: Identifying Engine Mount Frame Bracket Through Bolt
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86. Raise the vehicle off of the engine mounts.

87. Remove the left and right engine mount frame brackets.

88. Remove the engine from the vehicle.

89. In order to secure the engine to an engine stand remove the following and follow the special

procedures:

Refer to Engine Flywheel Removal (Automatic Transmission) or Engine
Flywheel Removal (Manual Transmission) .

Refer to Exhaust Outlet Removal .

Refer to Upper Oil Pan Removal .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Refer to Engine Flywheel Housing Removal .

Refer to Engine Mounting to Stand .

Installation Procedure

Fig. 370: View Of J 36857 & Bolt At Rear Of Left Cylinder Head

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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1. Install the J 36857 (1) to the rear of the left cylinder head with a suitable bolt. See Special

Tools .

Fig. 371: View Of J 36857 & Bolt At Front Of Right Cylinder Head

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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2. Install the J 36857 (1) to the front of the right cylinder head with a suitable bolt. See

Special Tools .

3. Install a suitable lifting device. The engine will have to be angled in order to install. Use a

load positioning sling to assist in angling the engine.

4. Remove the engine from the stand. Refer to Engine Removal from Stand .

5. Install the following:

Refer to Engine Flywheel Installation (Automatic Transmission) or Engine
Flywheel Installation (Manual Transmission) .

Refer to Exhaust Outlet Installation .

Refer to Upper Oil Pan Installation .

Refer to Engine Flywheel Housing Installation .

6. Install the engine in the vehicle.

7. Loosely install 2 transmission to engine bolts.

IMPORTANT: Do not draw the engine to the transmission using the

transmission bolts. If everything is aligned properly the
engine and transmission will come together.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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