Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2005

Fig. 374: View Of Sealant Applied To Rear Oil Pan-To-Engine Block Junction
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1. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) bead of sealant, 20 mm (0.8 in) long to the oil pan to engine block

junction. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .

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. 375: View of Rear Housing, Gasket and Seal
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2. Position a NEW rear oil seal housing gasket (519) and the housing (518) to the engine.

3. Install the rear oil seal housing bolts until snug. Do not overtighten.

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. 376: View Of Oil Pan-To-Rear Cover Bolts
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4. Install the oil pan-to-rear oil seal housing bolts (1) until snug. Do not overtighten.

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. 377: View Of J 41476
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5. Rotate the crankshaft until 2 opposing flywheel bolt holes are parallel to the oil pan surface.

6. Install the J 41476 and bolts onto the rear of the crankshaft. See Special Tools .

7. Tighten the J 41476 bolts until snug. See Special Tools . Do not overtighten.

IMPORTANT: The tapered legs of the alignment tool must enter the rear

cover oil seal bore.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

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