Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 206

Fig. 690: Removing/Installing Cylinder Head (Right)
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5. Install the cylinder head onto the engine block.

Guide the cylinder head carefully into place over the dowel pins and the cylinder head
gasket.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 691: Locating Cylinder Head Bolts (Right)
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6. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent, to the threads of

the NEW cylinder head bolts.

7. Install the NEW cylinder head bolts finger tight.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 692: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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8. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence on the first pass.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts in sequence on the first pass to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

9. Use the J 45059 in order to tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence on the final pass. See

Special Tools.

Tighten:

Tighten the long bolts (1, 4, 5, 8, and 9) on the final pass in sequence to 75 degrees.

Tighten the medium bolts (12 and 13) on the final pass in sequence to 65 degrees.

Tighten the short bolts (2, 3, 6, 7, 10, and 11) on the final pass in sequence to 55
degrees.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 693: Spark Plug Wire Support
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10. Install the spark plug wire support and bolts.

Tighten: Tighten only the rear spark plug wire support bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

11. Remove the front spark plug wire support bolt.

The front spark plug wire support bolt is used to fasten the oil level indicator tube, and will
be installed within the oil level indicator tube installation procedure.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado