Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual - part 1995

Fig. 339: View Of Electrical Connector, Cable Channel Bolt & Pin
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1. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LY6, L76 and L92) or

Water Pump Replacement (LH6, LY2, LY5, and LMG) .

2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.

3. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the camshaft position (CMP)

sensor wire harness electrical connector.

Fig. 340: View Of Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
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4. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (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. 341: View Of Front Cover, Bolts & Gasket
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5. Remove the front cover bolts (501).

6. Remove the front cover (502) and gasket (503).

7. Discard the front cover gasket.

8. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal.

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. 342: View Of CMP Sensor Wire Harness & Bolts
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9. If replacing the engine front cover perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step

10 of the installation procedure.

10. Remove the CMP sensor wire harness bolts (738).

11. Disconnect the CMP sensor wire harness from the CMP sensor.

12. Remove the CMP sensor wire harness (737).

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. 343: View Of CMP Sensor & O-Ring
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13. Remove the CMP sensor (703).

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