Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2014

surface. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .

Fig. 409: View Of Sealant Applied To Rear Oil Pan-To-Engine Block Junction
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4. Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) bead of sealant, 20 mm (0.8 in) long to the engine block. Apply the

sealant directly onto the tabs of the rear cover gasket that protrudes into the oil pan surface.
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. 410: View Of Oil Pan & Bolts
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5. Install 1 oil pan bolt into a oil pan bolt hole and up through the gasket.

6. Position and install the oil pan and the rest of the oil pan bolts.

7. Tighten the oil pan bolts until snug.

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. 411: View Of Lower Transmission Stud
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8. For vehicles with a 6L80-E automatic transmission, position the oil cooler bracket and

install the lower right transmission stud until snug.

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. 412: View Of Lower Transmission Bolt
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9. For vehicles with a 6L80-E automatic transmission, install the lower left transmission bolt

until snug.

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