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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 4 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 8.1L)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSON-VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE FRONT COVER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
    Fig 1: View Of Sealant At Front Cover To Oil Pan Junction
    GM470807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a NEW crankshaft front oil seal using J 42851  . See Special Tools .
  2. Lubricate the sealing surface of the crankshaft front oil seal with clean engine oil.
    IMPORTANT: The engine front cover must be installed and the fasteners tightened while the sealant is still wet to the touch.
  3. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346286 (Canadian P/N 10953472) or equivalent in 2 places (1) on the engine block where the front cover meets the oil pan.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Front Cover & Gasket Proper Installation Position
    GM719124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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