Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 85
Fig. 267: Oil Pan Bolts & Nuts
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15. Remove the oil pan bolts and nuts.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 268: Oil Pan
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16. Remove the oil pan.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 269: View Of Oil Pan Gasket
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17. Remove and discard the oil pan gasket.
18. Clean and inspect the oil pan, if necessary. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection.
Installation Procedure
NOTE:
Any time the transmission and the engine oil pan are off of the
engine at the same time, install the transmission before the oil pan.
This is to allow for the proper oil pan alignment. Failure to achieve
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 270: Applying Adhesive To Sides Of Front Cover To Engine Block Junction At
Oil Pan Sealing Surfaces
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1. Apply a 5 mm (0.197 in) wide and 25 mm (1.0 in) long bead of adhesive to both the right
and left sides of the front cover to engine block junction at the oil pan sealing surfaces.
Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
the correct oil pan alignment can result in transmission failure.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado