Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2010 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
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. Due to the small clearance between the oil pan and the oil pump screen, jacking against the oil pan may cause the pan to be bent against the pump screen. This will result in a damaged oil pickup unit.
- Remove the upper intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
- If the vehicle is equipped with four wheel drive (4WD), remove the front drive axle. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (1500 FWD) , or DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (2500 4WD) .
- Remove the two lower engine mount to engine bolts (1).
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (V8) or Starter Replacement (V6) .
- Place an adjustable (screw type) jack to the tab (1) located on the engine block.
- Remove the engine mount to frame bolts (1).
- 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.
NOTE:
DO NOT raise and/or support the engine by the crankshaft balancer or oil pan.