Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1625

Fig. 48: Locating Oil Cooler Hose Bracket & Adapter Bolts
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2. If equipped with a RPO L76 (6.0L) engine, perform the following.

1. Install the oil cooler hose assembly and a NEW gasket.

2. Install the oil cooler hose adapter bolts (2).

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

3. Install the oil cooler hose bracket bolt (1).

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 49: View Of Differential Carrier Bolts
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3. For 2500 series vehicles, raise the differential carrier into position.

4. Install the differential carrier left side upper bolt and nut until snug.

5. Install the differential carrier left side lower bolt and nut until snug.

6. Install the differential carrier right side nuts.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 50: Locating Differential Carrier Nuts
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7. For 1500 series vehicles, raise the differential carrier into position.

8. Install the differential carrier right side nuts.

9. Install the differential carrier left side bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts/nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

10. If equipped, install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

11. Remove the jack or utility stand from the rear of the vehicle.

12. Lower the vehicle.

Fig. 51: View Of Oil Cooler Hoses & Clips
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IMPORTANT:

Ensure the oil cooler line being installed has a plastic
cap on the end that connects to the quick connect fitting.
If no plastic cap exists, or the plastic cap is damaged,
obtain a new cap. Install the cap onto the cooler line

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado