Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual - part 2116

J 43690-19 Dial Indicator (2)

J 43690-2 Base (3)

J 43690-5, J 43690-6 Handle (4)

J 43690-10, J 43690-11 Foot (5)

280307 Screw (6)

J 43690-1 Pivot Arm Assembly (7)

J 43690-3, J 43690-7, J 43690-8 Screws (8)

280319 Screw (9)

280311 Screw (10)

J 43690-17, J 43690-18 Adapter (11)

280310 Pin (12)

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. 18: Identifying Rod Bearing Clearance Tool - Adapter Kit
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Rod Bearing Checking Tool - Adapter Kit. See Special Tools .

J 43690-104 Spacer (1)

J 43690-105 Retainer Plate (2)

505478 Bolt (3)

511341 Bolt (4)

J 43690-106 Retainer Plate (5)

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

J 43690-107 Cap (6)

J 43690-102 Foot (7)

J 43690-101 Pivot Arm Assembly (8)

J 43690-103 Adapter (9)

505439 Adapter (10)

Fig. 19: View Of Bearing Cap, Bolt & Bearing Half

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

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Rotate the crankshaft until the journal/connecting rod to be measured is in the 12 o'clock

position.

2. Remove a bearing cap and bolts (1).

3. Remove the bearing half (2).

4. Insert a piece of paper card stock onto the crankshaft journal.

5. Install the bearing half (2) and cap and bolts (1). Refer to Fastener Tightening

Specifications .

IMPORTANT: The crankshaft must be secure, with no movement or

rotation, in order to obtain an accurate reading.

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