Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 526
1. While holding the secondary oil pump shaft with a hex driver, remove the oil pump driven
gear nut.
Fig. 402: View Of Oil Pump Driven Gear
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2. Remove the oil pump driven gear.
"L" present, the nut and shaft have left hand threads. Service
the nut accordingly.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 403: View Of Oil Pump Drive Gear
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3. Remove the oil pump drive gear and crank sensor reluctor assembly.
IMPORTANT: Do not damage the crankshaft sensor reluctor teeth.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 404: View Of Oil Pump, Bolts & O-Ring
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4. Remove the oil pump bolts.
5. Remove the oil pump.
6. Remove the O-ring and discard.
OFF-VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
DRAINING FLUIDS AND OIL FILTER REMOVAL
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 405: View Of Fuel Filter
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1. Drain the fuel from the fuel filter.
1. Attach drain tube to fuel filter drain tap.
2. Place open end of drain tube into a suitable container.
3. Open fuel filter drain, and allow fuel to drain.
4. Close fuel filter drain.
5. Remove drain tube.
6. Properly dispose of used fuel.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado