Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 216
Fig. 727: View Of Flywheels
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2. Install the engine flywheel (1 or 2) to the crankshaft.
Align the engine flywheel locator hole to the flywheel locator pin.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 728: Flywheel Bolt Tightening Sequence
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3. Install the engine flywheel bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the engine flywheel bolts in sequence to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
ENGINE PRELUBING
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Tools Required
J 45299 Engine Preluber. See Special Tools.
Prelubing
Fig. 729: View Of Engine Block Left Oil Gallery Plug
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IMPORTANT: A constant and continuous flow of clean engine oil is
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
1. Remove the engine oil filter and fill with clean engine oil.
2. Install the oil filter.
Tighten: Tighten the oil filter to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
3. Locate the engine block left oil gallery plug and remove.
4. Install the M16 x 1.5 adapter P/N 509375.
required in order to properly prime the engine. Be sure to use
an approved engine oil as specified in the owners manual.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado