Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1994

8. 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 .

9. Position the NEW engine front cover gasket (3) and front cover (2) to the engine.

10. Install the front cover bolts (1) until snug. Do not overtighten.

Fig. 336: View Of Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

11. 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. 337: View of J 41476 Installed To Front Cover
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

12. Install J 41476 to the front cover. See Special Tools .

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

cover. See Special Tools .

14. 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

Tighten:

1. Tighten the oil pan to front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

2. Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

15. Remove the J 41476 . See Special Tools .

Fig. 338: View Of Electrical Connector, Cable Channel Bolt & Pin
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

16. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the CMP sensor wire harness

electrical connector.

17. Install a NEW crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

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

(LMG, LY2 and LY5) or Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement (LH6, LY6, L76
and L92).

18. Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LY6, L76 and L92) or

Water Pump Replacement (LH6, LY2, LY5, and LMG) .

ENGINE FRONT COVER REPLACEMENT (LY6, L76 AND L92)

Tools Required

J 41476 Front and Rear Cover Alignment Tool. See Special Tools .

Removal 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