Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Engine Front Cover Replacement (LC9, LH6, LMG, LY2 and LY5) (5.3L and 4.8L
Tools Required
J 41476 Front and Rear Cover Alignment Tool
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LU3) (See: Water Pump/Service and Repair)Water Pump Replacement (LY6, L76
and L92) (See: Water Pump/Service and Repair)Water Pump Replacement (LH6, LY2, LY5, and LMG) (See: Water Pump/Service and Repair
)Water Pump Replacement (LMM) (See: Water Pump/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft
Pulley/Service and Repair) .
3. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the camshaft position (CMP) sensor wire harness electrical connector.
4. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1).