Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1997

5. Lubricate the O-ring seal (704) with clean engine oil.

6. Install the CMP sensor (703).

Fig. 347: View Of CMP Sensor Wire Harness & Bolts
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7. Position the CMP sensor wire harness (737) to the front cover

8. Connect the CMP sensor wire harness to the CMP sensor.

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

9. Install the CMP sensor wire harness bolts (738).

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

Fig. 348: View Of Front Cover, Bolts & Gasket
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10. Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) bead of sealant, 20 mm (0.80 in) long to the oil pan to engine block

junction. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .

11. Position the NEW engine front cover gasket (503) and front cover (502) to the engine.

12. Install the front cover bolts (501) 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. 349: View Of Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
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13. Install the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1) until snug. Do not over tighten.

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. 350: View of J 41476 Installed To Front Cover
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14. Install J 41476 to the front cover. See Special Tools .

15. Align the tapered legs of the J 41476 with the machined alignment surfaces on the front

cover. See Special Tools .

16. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt 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