Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 183
Fig. 610: Installing Expansion Cup Plug Into Camshaft Rear Bearing Hole
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9. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent, to the outside
diameter of the NEW expansion cup plug.
10. Install the NEW expansion cup plug into the camshaft rear bearing hole.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 611: Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs
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11. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent, to the threads of
the engine block right rear oil gallery plug, the engine block left rear oil gallery plug, and
the engine block left side oil gallery plug.
12. Install the engine block right rear oil gallery plug, the engine block left rear oil gallery plug,
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
and the engine block left side oil gallery plug.
Tighten:
Tighten the engine block left side oil gallery plug and the engine block right rear oil
gallery plug to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Tighten the engine block left rear oil gallery plug to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Fig. 612: Installing Transmission Locator Dowel Straight Pins
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13. Install the transmission locator dowel straight pins, if required.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 613: Left Side Cylinder Head Locator Dowel Pins Proper Installation Position
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14. Install the left side cylinder head locator dowel pins, if required.
The installation height should be 6.3-6.5 mm (0.248-0.256 in) (a).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado