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Valve lifters, valve rocker arms, and valve rocker arm supports Valve to the valve guide Valve spring to cylinder head location Engine block bearing cap location and direction Oil pump drive and driven gears REPLACING ENGINE GASKETS Gasket Reuse and Applying Sealant Do not reuse any gasket unless specified. Gaskets that can be reused will be identified in the service procedure. Do not apply sealant to any gasket or sealing surface unless specified in the service Separating Components Use a rubber mallet in order to separate the components. Bump the part sideways in order to loosen the components. Bumping of the component should be done at bends or reinforced areas of the component to Cleaning Gasket Surfaces Use care to avoid gouging or scraping the sealing surfaces. Use a plastic or wood scraper in order to remove all the sealant from the components. Do not use any other method or technique to remove the sealant or the gasket material from Do not use abrasive pads, sand paper, or power tools to clean the gasket surfaces. These methods of cleaning can cause damage to the component sealing surfaces. Abrasive pads also produce a fine grit that the oil filter cannot remove from the engine This fine grit is an abrasive and can cause internal engine damage. Assembling Components Assemble components using only the sealant (or equivalent) that is specified in the service
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
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