Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 71
Installation Procedure
Fig. 218: Front Cover And Bolts
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1. Install a NEW front cover.
2. Install the front cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 219: View Of CMP Sensor & Bolt
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3. If reinstalling the old CMP sensor, install a NEW O-ring seal onto the sensor.
4. Install the CMP sensor to the wiring harness jumper.
5. Connect the CMP sensor wiring harness jumper to the CMP sensor.
6. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
7. Install the CMP sensor and wiring harness jumper to the engine front cover.
8. Install the CMP sensor bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the original O-ring seal.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 220: Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Wiring Harness Jumper
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9. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the CMP sensor wiring harness
jumper.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 221: CKP Sensor O-Ring Seal
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10. Lubricate a NEW CKP sensor O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
11. Install the NEW O-ring seal onto the CKP sensor.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT reuse the original CKP sensor O-ring seal.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado