Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 577
Fig. 192: View Of Connecting Rod Bearing Inserts
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3. Remove the connecting rod bearing inserts.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 193: View Of Piston Pin Retaining Clips
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4. Use J 43654 to remove the piston pin retainers. See Special Tools .
5. Remove the piston pin. The pin is a full-floating style and should slide from the piston.
6. Remove the piston from the connecting rod.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
2008 ENGINE
Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
OFF-VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
PISTON, CONNECTING ROD, AND BEARING CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Fig. 1: View of Connecting Rod, Bearing, Piston & Piston Pin
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1. Clean the deposits from the following components:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Connecting rod and bearings
Piston
Piston pin
Fig. 2: Identifying Piston Damage Inspection Areas
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2. Inspect the piston for the following conditions:
Scoring on the piston skirt (2)
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado