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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2157
Fig. 148: Drilling Cylinder Head Bolt Hole
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7. Drill out the threads of the damaged hole.
Drill the hole until the stop collar of the drill bit or the sleeve contacts the bushing.
8. Using compressed air, clean out any chips.
IMPORTANT: During the reaming process, it is necessary to repeatedly
remove the drill and clean the chips from the hole.
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Fig. 149: Tapping Threads Of Drilled Hole Using Tapping Wrench
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9. Using a tap wrench, tap the threads of the drilled hole.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,
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Fig. 150: View Of Tap Upper & Lower Marks, Fixture Plate & Bushing
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10. In order to tap the new threads to the proper depth, rotate the tap into the hole until the
mark (1) on the tap aligns with the top of the drill bushing (3).
11. Remove the fixture plate (2), bushing (3), and bolts.
12. Using compressed air, clean out any chips.
13. Spray cleaner GM P/N 12346139, GM P/N 12377981 (Canadian P/N 10953463), or
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,
Sierra & Silverado
equivalent, into the hole.
14. Using compressed air, clean any cutting oil and chips out of the hole.
Fig. 151: Lubricating Installer Tool Using Driver Oil
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15. Lubricate the threads of the installer tool (2) with the driver oil (1).
IMPORTANT: Do not allow oil or foreign material to contact the OD of the
insert.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,
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