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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 4 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 8.1L)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSON-VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT - LEFTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
    Fig 1: View Of Left Engine Mount Bracket
    GM750189Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the engine mount bracket onto the frame.
  2. Perform the following procedure prior to installing the engine mount bracket bolts.
    • Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    • Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
  3. Loosely install the engine mount bracket through bolts.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Engine Mount & Bolts
    GM750187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the engine mount to engine.
  5. Loosely install the engine mount-to-engine bolts.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Tighten the engine mount bracket through bolts and engine mount-to-engine bolts.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the engine mount bracket through bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
    • Tighten the engine mount-to-engine bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    7. Fig 3: Identifying Engine Shield And Retaining Bolts
    GM310119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the engine shield and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine shield bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  8. Lower the engine.
    9. Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan Skid Plate
    GM309158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. if equipped, install the oil pan skid plate and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil pan skid plate bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    10. Fig 5: View Of Engine Mount Heat Shield
    GM750194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the engine mount heat shield.
    11. Fig 6: View Of Engine Mount-To-Engine Mount Bracket
    GM750192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the engine mount-to-engine mount bracket bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine mount-to-engine mount bracket bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

    12. Fig 7: View Of Wheelhouse Panel & Push-In Retainers
    GM401885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the wheelhouse inner panel (1).
  13. Install the wheelhouse inner panel push pin retainers (2).
  14. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  15. Lower the vehicle.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.