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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2117
Fig. 20: View Of Special Tool Installed On Engine Block
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6. Install the following:
1. J 43690-2 (5)
2. J 43690-3 (4)
3. J 43690-101 (2)
4. 280310 (3)
5. J 43690-5 (1)
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. 21: View Of Swivel Base & Dial Indicator
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7. Install the swivel base (1) and dial indicator (2).
8. Adjust per the manufacturers instructions and measure the connecting rod bearing clearance.
A connecting rod with a clearance in excess of 0.076 mm (0.003 in) is considered excessive.
Service components, as required.
CRANKSHAFT BALANCER CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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. 22: View Of Crankshaft Balancer
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1. Clean the crankshaft balancer in solvent.
2. Clean the belt grooves of all dirt or debris with a wire brush.
3. Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
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
4. Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following conditions:
Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface
A crankshaft balancer hub seal surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust or other
damage must be replaced.
Minor imperfections on the hub seal surface may be removed with polishing compound
or fine grade emery cloth.
Dirty or damaged belt grooves
The balancer belt grooves should be free of any nicks, gouges, or other damage that
may not allow the belt to track properly.
Minor imperfections may be removed with a fine file.
Worn, chunking, or deteriorated rubber between the hub and pulley
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLEX PLATE CLEANING AND INSPECTION
IMPORTANT: In order for the belt to track properly, the belt grooves
should be free of all dirt or debris.
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
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