Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 132
Fig. 443: View Of Crankshaft
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4. Remove the crankshaft.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 444: View Of Crankshaft Bearings & Crankshaft Bearing Caps
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5. Remove the crankshaft bearings from the crankshaft bearing caps.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 445: View Of Crankshaft Bearings At Engine Block
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6. Remove the crankshaft bearings from the engine block.
ENGINE BLOCK PLUG REMOVAL
Special Tools
J 41712 Oil Pressure Switch Socket. See Special Tools.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Removal
Fig. 446: View Of Knock Sensor & Bolt
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1. Remove the knock sensor bolt and knock sensor from the left side of the lower engine
block.
CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado