Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2167

Cylinder bore

Bearings and bearing surfaces

2. Install the bearings to the connecting rod and cap.

3. Position the oil control ring end gaps a minimum of 25 mm (1.0 in) from each other.

4. Position the compression ring end gaps 180 degrees opposite each other.

Fig. 183: Installing Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly
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5. Install the J 41556 to the connecting rod. See Special Tools .

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. 184: View of Mark On Top Of Piston & Connecting Rod Tab
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6. Identify the proper installation direction of the piston and connecting rod assembly. When

installing the piston and connecting rod assembly, the mark on the top of the piston (1) and
the tab (2) on the side of the connecting rod should face the front of the engine.

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. 185: Installing Piston
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7. Install the J 8037 onto the piston and compress the piston rings.

8. Install the piston, pin, and connecting rod assembly into the cylinder bore. Hold the piston

ring compressor firmly against the engine block. Using a wooden hammer handle, lightly tap
the top of the piston until all piston rings have entered the cylinder bore.

9. Use the J 41556 to guide the connecting rod onto the crankshaft journal. See Special

Tools .

10. Remove the J 41556 from the connecting rod. See Special Tools .

IMPORTANT: The piston alignment mark MUST face the front of the engine

block.

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. 186: Connecting Rod Bolt, Cap & Bearing
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11. Install the bearing cap (103), bearing (104), and bolts (102).

Tighten:

1. Tighten the bolts a first pass to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

2. Tighten the bolts a final pass to 85 degrees using the J 45059 .

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

IMPORTANT: The connecting rod and cap must be assembled with the

mating surfaces properly aligned.

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