Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2179

1. Inspect the rear housing to identify for alignment tabs (1).

First design rear housings do not have alignment tabs
for alignment of the housing horizontally. J 41476 is
required to properly align first design rear housings. See
Special Tools . The rear oil seal must be removed from
the housing for proper use of the tool.

Second design rear housings have alignment tabs for
alignment of the housing horizontally. J 41476 is not
required for proper alignment of second design rear
housings. See Special Tools . The housing may be
installed and aligned with the seal already installed into
the housing.

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

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. 226: View Of Engine Block Rear Oil Gallery Plug
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Inspect the rear oil gallery plug for proper installation.

Fig. 227: View Of Rear Housing Gasket, Rear Housing With Seal And Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Install the J 41479-2A cone and bolts onto the rear of the crankshaft.

4. Tighten the bolts until snug. Do not overtighten.

5. Install the rear housing gasket (1), rear housing with seal (2), and bolts (3).

6. Tighten the bolts finger tight. Do not overtighten.

7. Remove the J 41479-2A and bolts.

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. 228: View Of J 41480 Installed To Engine Block
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

8. Install the J 41480 and bolts. See Special Tools .

Tighten:

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