Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual

Fig. 44: View Of Differential Carrier Lower Mounting Bolt
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12. Remove the differential carrier upper mounting bolt and nut.

13. Remove the differential carrier lower mounting bolt and nut.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 45: Locating Oil Cooler Hose Bracket & Adapter Bolts
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14. If equipped with RPO L76 (6.0L) engine, perform the following:

1. Lower the differential carrier.

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

3. Remove the oil cooler hose assembly and gasket. Discard the gasket.

4. Inspect the fittings, connectors, and cooler hoses for damage or distortion.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 46: Locating Oil Cooler Hose Bracket & Adapter Bolts
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15. If equipped with RPO LY6 (6.0L) engine, perform the following:

1. Remove the oil cooler hose bracket bolt. (1)

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

3. Remove the oil cooler hose assembly. Discard the gasket.

4. Inspect the fittings, connectors, and cooler hoses for damage or distortion.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 47: Locating Oil Cooler Hose Bracket & Adapter Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. If equipped with RPO LY6 (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.

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

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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