Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 524
Fig. 395: View Of Hood Strut Rod, Grille End Caps & Hood Hinge Bolts
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75. With the aid of an assistant lower the hood and install the hood hinge bolts (2) to the hood
hinges.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
76. Install the air inlet grille end caps (1), push down the end cap in order to engage the
retainers. (left side shown, right side similar).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 396: View Of Ground Strap & Nut
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77. Install the ground strap to the hood stud.
78. Install the ground strap nut at the hood stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
79. Close the hood.
80. Road test the vehicle for normal operation.
81. Inspect for coolant, oil, or exhaust leaks.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Removal Procedure
Fig. 397: View Of Oil Drain Plug
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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Position a suitable drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
3. Remove the oil drain plug.
4. Allow the oil to drain completely.
5. Clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug, replace if necessary.
6. Clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug sealing surface, replace the oil pan if necessary.
7. Wipe any remaining oil from the drain plug hole and reinstall the oil pan drain plug until
snug.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 398: View Of Oil Filter
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8. Position a suitable drain pan under the oil filter
9. Remove the oil filter.
10. Ensure that the oil filter gasket is still on the old oil filter, if not remove the oil filter gasket
from the adapter.
Installation Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.6L - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado