Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the crankshaft pulley.
- Remove the upper intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
- Partially raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the right wheelhouse liner. Refer to FRONT WHEELHOUSE LINER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
- Remove the engine mount to frame bolts (1).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Undo clip for transmission cooler lines.
- Undo the front stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
- Support the differential carrier with a transmission jack.
- Remove the right differential carrier mounting nuts and washers.
- Lower the differential carrier until it rests on frame/crossmember.
- Remove the right front differential carrier support bracket.
- Position a screw jack and a block of wood under the engine oil pan.
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
- Remove the knock sensor. Refer to KNOCK SENSOR 2 REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the two top engine mount to engine bolts (1).
- Using the adjustable jack, raise the engine slightly until there is enough clearance to remove the engine mount.
- Remove the engine mount.