Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 195
1. Install the crankshaft balancer key into the crankshaft keyway.
The crankshaft balancer key should be parallel to the crankshaft or with a slight incline.
Fig. 651: Installing Crankshaft Sprocket Using J 5590
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2. Align the keyway of the crankshaft sprocket with the crankshaft balancer key.
CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
3. Use the J 5590 in order to install the crankshaft sprocket. See Special Tools.
Fig. 652: Camshaft Sprocket And Camshaft Timing Chain
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4. Rotate the crankshaft until the crankshaft sprocket alignment mark is at the 12 o'clock
position.
5. Install the camshaft sprocket and the camshaft timing chain.
IMPORTANT: Install the camshaft sprocket with the alignment mark at the
6 o'clock position.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 653: View Of Sprockets & Chain
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6. Look to ensure that the crankshaft sprocket is aligned at the 12 o'clock position and
camshaft sprocket is aligned at the 6 o'clock position.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
