Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 482
11. Install a NEW O-ring to the CKP sensor.
12. Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil.
13. Install the CKP sensor and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Fig. 235: View Of Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
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14. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
15. Install the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement -
Right Side (GMC) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
(Chevrolet) .
16. Install the crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement.
17. Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LMM) .
18. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .
CAMSHAFT RELUCTOR REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 236: View Of Oil Pump Driven Gear & Nut
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1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement.
2. Remove the upper oil pan. Refer to Upper Oil Pan Replacement.
3. While holding the secondary oil pump shaft with a hex driver, remove the oil pump driven
NOTE:
Do not use an impact driver to remove or install the oil pump
driven gear nut. Use of an impact driver may shear the oil pump
drive gear pin in the crankshaft.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
gear nut.
4. Remove the oil pump driven gear.
Fig. 237: View Of Oil Pump Drive Gear
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5. Remove the oil pump drive gear and crankshaft sensor reluctor.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove the reluctor from the oil pump drive gear.
The reluctor is timed to the gear and once removed the
correct timing will be lost.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado