Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual - part 2092

Fig. 235: View Of Cylinder Head & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Remove the cylinder head bolts (220, 221).

2. Remove the cylinder head (218).

IMPORTANT: The cylinder head bolts are of a torque-to-yield design and

are NOT to be used again. Install NEW cylinder head bolts
during assembly.

NOTE:

After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in
order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.

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. 236: View Of Cylinder Head Gasket & Locating Pins
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Remove the gasket (217) and locating pins (230).

4. Discard the gasket and cylinder head bolts.

CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL - RIGHT SIDE

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. 237: View Of Cylinder Head & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Remove the cylinder head bolts (220, 221).

2. Remove the cylinder head (218).

IMPORTANT: The cylinder head bolts are of a torque-to-yield design and

are NOT to be used again. Install NEW cylinder head bolts
during assembly.

NOTE:

After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in
order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.

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. 238: View Of Cylinder Head Gasket & Locating Pins
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Remove the gasket (217) and locating pins (230).

4. Discard the gasket and cylinder head bolts.

VALVE LIFTER REMOVAL (RPO LY2/LY6/L92)

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