Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 187
Fig. 625: Measuring Crankshaft End Play
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12. Measure the crankshaft end play.
1. Firmly thrust the crankshaft rearward, and then forward.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
This will align the crankshaft rear bearing thrust surfaces.
2. With the crankshaft pushed forward, insert a feeler gage between the crankshaft and
the crankshaft rear bearing thrust surface to measure the clearance.
Specification: Crankshaft end play 0.05-0.20 mm (0.002-0.008 in)
13. Rotate the crankshaft in order to check for binding.
A bent crankshaft or lack of proper crankshaft bearing clearance may cause binding.
14. If the crankshaft does not turn freely, loosen the crankshaft bearing cap bolts on 1 crankshaft
bearing cap at a time in order to determine the location of the binding.
A lack of proper crankshaft bearing clearance may be caused by the following:
Burrs on the crankshaft bearing cap
Foreign material between the crankshaft bearing and the engine block
Foreign material between the crankshaft bearing and the crankshaft bearing cap
Damaged crankshaft bearing
Improper size crankshaft bearing
CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL AND HOUSING INSTALLATION
Tools Required
J 35621-B Rear Main Seal Installer. See Special Tools.
Installation
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 626: Locating Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Retainer Stud
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1. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing retainer stud.
Tighten: Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal housing retainer stud to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 627: Identifying Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Gasket
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2. Install the NEW crankshaft rear oil seal housing gasket.
IMPORTANT: Always use a NEW crankshaft rear oil seal housing gasket
when installing the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado