Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2008

Removal Procedure

Fig. 386: View Of Oil Pan Cover, Bolts & Gasket
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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the oil pan cover bolts (435), cover (434), and gasket (433). Discard the gasket.

Installation Procedure

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. 387: View Of Oil Pan Cover, Bolts & Gasket
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Position a NEW oil pan cover gasket (433) and the cover (434) to the oil pan and install the

bolts (435).

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

2. Lower the vehicle.

OIL PAN REPLACEMENT (2WD)

Removal Procedure

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

Fig. 388: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. For 1500 series vehicles, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and skid plate, if equipped.

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. 389: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. For 2500 series vehicles, loosen the 2 rear oil pan skid plate bolts, remove the 2 front oil

pan skid plate bolts and skid plate, if equipped.

4. Unbolt the steering rack and hang downward.

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