Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2006

Tighten:

1. Tighten the oil pan-to-rear oil seal housing bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

2. Tighten the rear oil seal housing bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

8. Remove the J 41476 . See Special Tools .

9. Install a NEW crankshaft rear oil seal. Refer to Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement.

10. Remove the automatic transmission flexplate, refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

Replacement .

OIL FILTER ADAPTER REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

Fig. 378: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & 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

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. For 1500 series vehicles, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and skid plate, if equipped.

Fig. 379: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
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3. For 2500 series vehicles, loosen the 2 rear oil pan skid plate bolts, remove the 2 front oil

pan skid plate bolts and skid plate, if equipped.

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. 380: View Of Engine Oil Filter
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4. Place a suitable drain pan under the oil filter.

5. Remove the oil filter (437).

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. 381: View Of Oil Filter Fitting
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6. Remove the oil filter adapter (438).

Installation 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