Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 86
Fig. 271: Applying Adhesive To Entire Length Of Rear Oil Seal Housing To Engine
Block Junction At Oil Pan Sealing Surfaces
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2. Apply a 5 mm (0.197 in) wide and 25 mm (1.0 in) long bead of adhesive to the entire length
of rear oil seal housing to engine block junction at the oil pan sealing surfaces. Refer to
Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 272: View Of Oil Pan Gasket
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3. Install a NEW oil pan gasket into the groove in the oil pan.
IMPORTANT: Always install a NEW oil pan gasket.
The oil pan gasket and oil pan must be installed and the
fasteners tightened while the adhesive is still wet to the
touch.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 273: Oil Pan
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4. Install the oil pan.
IMPORTANT: The oil pan alignment must always be flush or forward no
more than 0.3 mm (0.011 in) from the rear face of the engine
block.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Press the oil pan gasket into the grooves of the engine front cover and crankshaft rear oil
seal housing.
5. Slide the oil pan back against a suitable straight edge.
Fig. 274: Measuring Oil Pan-To-Transmission Housing Clearance
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6. Install the oil pan bolts and nuts until snug.
7. Measure the oil pan-to-transmission housing clearance using a feeler gage and a straight
edge.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado