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2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Service & Repair Manual
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2008 ENGINE
Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Specification
Metric English
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Nut to Stud 12 N.m 106 lb in
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Nut to Throttle
Body
9 N.m 80 lb in
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Stud to Intake
Manifold
6 N.m 53 lb in
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Stud to Throttle
Body
12 N.m 106 lb in
Air Cleaner Adapter Stud 8 N.m 71 lb in
Balance Shaft Driven Gear Bolt
First Pass
20 N.m 15 lb ft
Final Pass
35 degrees
Balance Shaft Retainer Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Battery Cable Bracket Bolt to Oil Pan 12 N.m 106 lb in
Battery Negative Cable Bolt to Engine 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Battery Positive Cable Junction Block Bracket Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Camshaft Retainer Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Camshaft Sensor Bolt N.m lb ft
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolt
First Pass
20 N.m 15 lb ft
Final Pass
100 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt - Preferred Method
First Pass
20 N.m 15 lb ft
Final Pass
73 degrees
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 105 N.m 77 lb ft
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt and Nut 12 N.m 106 lb in
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Retainer Stud 6 N.m 53 lb in
Crossmember Bolt 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolt - Preferred Method
All Bolts First Pass in Sequence
30 N.m 22 lb ft
Long Bolts Final Pass in Sequence
75 degrees
Medium Bolts Final Pass in Sequence
65 degrees
Short Bolts Final Pass in Sequence
55 degrees
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Distributor Cap Bolt 2.4 N.m 21 lb in
Distributor Clamp Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Block Left Side Oil Gallery Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Block Left Rear Oil Gallery Plug 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Engine Block Right Rear Oil Gallery Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Hole Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Coolant Heater Bolt/Screw 2 N.m 18 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Flywheel Bolt 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Engine Lift Front Bracket Stud 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Engine Mount Bolt to Engine Bracket 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Mount Engine Bracket Bolt to Engine 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Mount Frame Bracket Through-bolt 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Engine Mount Frame Side Mount Bolt 65 N.m 50 lb ft
Engine Oil Level Sensor 13 N.m 115 lb in
Engine Oil Pressure Gage Sensor 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Engine Oil Pressure Gage Sensor Fitting - Plus
Required Angle
15 N.m 11 lb ft
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Engine Shield Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt to Battery
Positive Cable Junction Block Bracket
9 N.m 80 lb in
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt to Generator
and Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut to Evaporative
Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
Stud
9 N.m 80 lb in
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut to Intake
Manifold Stud
12 N.m 106 lb in
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Stud 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Clip Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Engine Wiring Harness Ground Nut 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge
Solenoid Valve Stud to Intake Manifold
10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Stud
First Pass
15 N.m 11 lb ft
Final Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Fan and Water Pump Pulley Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Frame Cross Bar Bolt 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Fuel Meter Body Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Fuel Pipe Retainer Nut 3 N.m 27 lb in
Fuel Supply Pipe Nut - Fuel Tank Side 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Generator and Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Bolt to
Engine
41 N.m 30 lb ft
Generator and Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Stud to
Engine
20 N.m 15 lb ft
Generator and Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Stud
Nut
41 N.m 30 lb ft
Ground Wire Bolt to Rear of Left Side Cylinder
Head
16 N.m 12 lb ft
Ground Wire Nut to Rear of Right Side Cylinder
Head
16 N.m 12 lb ft
Heater Hose Bracket Bolt to Generator and Drive
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Belt Tensioner Bracket 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Hood Hinge Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Ignition Coil Stud 12 N.m 106 lb in
Junction Block Bracket Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Knock Sensor 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Lift Bracket Bolts 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt
First Pass in Sequence
3 N.m 27 lb in
Second Pass in Sequence
12 N.m 106 lb in
Final Pass in Sequence
15 N.m 11 lb ft
Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket to Oil Pan Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Oil Filter 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Oil Filter Adapter 55 N.m 41 lb ft
Oil Filter Fitting 55 N.m 41 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Oil Pan Baffle Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Oil Pan Bolt and Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Oil Pump Bolt to Rear Crankshaft Bearing Cap 90 N.m 66 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Positive Battery Cable Clip Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Positive Cable Generator Nut 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt to Engine 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Stud to Engine 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Stud Nut 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Nut to Engine - Rear Bracket
to Engine
41 N.m 30 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Check Valve Pipe
Bracket Bolt to Exhaust Manifold
10 N.m 89 lb in
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Check Valve Pipe
Stud Nut
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Spark Plug 15 N.m 11 lb ft
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Spark Plug Wire Support Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Starter Motor Wiring Harness/Transmission Cooler
Pipe Bracket to Oil Pan Bolt
9 N.m 80 lb in
Throttle Body Stud 9 N.m 80 lb in
Torque Converter Bolt 63 N.m 47 lb ft
Transmission Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Transmission Cover Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Bracket 9 N.m 80 lb in
Transmission to Oil Pan Bolt 47 N.m 35 lb ft
Upper Intake Manifold Stud
First Pass
5 N.m 44 lb in
Final Pass
9 N.m 80 lb in
Valve Lifter Pushrod Guide Bolt 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Valve Rocker Arm Bolt 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Water Outlet Stud 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Application
Specification
Metric English
General
Engine Type
90 degree V6
Displacement
4.3 L 262 CID
RPO
LU3
VIN
X
Bore
101.60 mm 4.012 in
Stroke
88.39 mm 3.480 in
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Firing Order
1-6-5-4-3-2
Spark Plug Gap
1.52 mm 0.060 in
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Balance Shaft
Bearing Journal Diameter - Rear
38.085-38.100 mm 1.4994-1.500 in
Bushing Bore Diameter - Rear
0.050-0.088 mm 0.0020-0.0035 in
Block
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Out-of-Round
0.050 mm 0.002 in
Cylinder Bore Diameter
101.618-101.643
mm
4.0007-4.0017 in
Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round - Production
0.017 mm 0.0007 in
Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round - Service
0.05 mm 0.002 in
Cylinder Bore Taper - Production Relief Side
0.025 mm 0.0010 in
Cylinder Bore Taper - Production Thrust Side
0.012 mm 0.0005 in
Cylinder Bore Taper - Service
0.025 mm 0.0010 in
Cylinder Head Deck Surface Flatness
0.050-0.152 mm 0.002-0.006 in
Camshaft
Camshaft End Play
0.0254-0.2286 mm 0.0010-0.0090 in
Camshaft Journal Diameter
47.440-47.490 mm 1.8677-1.8696 in
Camshaft Journal Out-of-Round
0.008 mm 0.0003 in
Camshaft Lobe Lift - Exhaust
7.0953 mm 0.2793 in
Camshaft Lobe Lift - Intake
6.8678 mm 0.2704 in
Camshaft Runout
0.100 mm 0.0039 in
Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance -
Production
0.038-0.078 mm 0.0015-0.0031 in
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Service
0.025-0.063 mm 0.0010-0.0025 in
Connecting Rod Side Clearance
0.15-0.44 mm 0.006-0.017 in
Crankshaft
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter
57.116-57.148 mm 2.2487-2.2497 in
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round -
Production
0.008 mm 0.0003 in
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round -
Service
0.025 mm 0.0010 in
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Connecting Rod Journal Taper - Production
0.010 mm 0.0004 in
Connecting Rod Journal Taper - Service
0.025 mm 0.0010 in
Crankshaft End Play
0.050-0.20 mm 0.002-0.008 in
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance #1 -
Production
0.02-0.05 mm 0.0008-0.0020 in
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance #2, #3,
and #4 - Production
0.028-0.058 mm 0.0011-0.0023 in
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance #1 -
Service
0.0254-0.05 mm 0.0010-0.0020 in
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance #2, #3,
and #4 - Service
0.025-0.063 mm 0.0010-0.0025 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter #1
62.199-62.217 mm 2.4488-2.4495 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter #2 and #3
62.191-62.215 mm 2.4485-2.4494 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter #4
62.179-62.203 mm 2.4480-2.4489 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Out-of-Round -
Production
0.005 mm 0.0002 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Out-of-Round -
Service
0.025 mm 0.0010 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Taper
0.007 mm 0.0003 in
Exhaust Manifold
Surface Flatness - Flange to Flange
0.25 mm 0.010 in
Surface Flatness - Individual Flange
0.05 mm 0.002 in
Intake Manifold
Surface Flatness
0.10 mm 0.004 in
Lubrication System
Oil Capacity with Filter
4.3 L 4.5 qt
Oil Capacity without Filter
3.8 L 4 qt
Oil Pressure - at 1,000 RPM
42 kPa 6 psi
Oil Pressure - at 2,000 RPM
125 kPa 18 psi
Oil Pressure - at 4,000 RPM
166 kPa 24 psi
Piston Rings
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Piston Ring End Gap - First Compression Ring
- Production
0.25-0.40 mm 0.010-0.016 in
Piston Ring End Gap - Second Compression
Ring - Production
0.38-0.58 mm 0.015-0.023 in
Piston Ring End Gap - Oil Control Ring -
Production
0.25-0.76 mm 0.010-0.029 in
Piston Ring End Gap - First Compression Ring
- Service
0.25-0.50 mm 0.010-0.020 in
Piston Ring End Gap - Second Compression
Ring - Service
0.38-0.80 mm 0.015-0.031 in
Piston Ring End Gap - Oil Control Ring -
Service
0.005-0.090 mm 0.0002-0.0035 in
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - First
Compression Ring - Production
0.030-0.070 mm 0.0012-0.0027 in
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Second
Compression Ring - Production
0.076-0.280 mm 0.0030-0.0110 in
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Oil Control
Ring - Production
0.046-0.196 mm 0.0018-0.0077 in
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - First
Compression Ring - Service
0.030-0.085 mm 0.0012-0.0033 in
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Second
Compression Ring - Service
0.030-0.085 mm 0.0012-0.0033 in
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Oil Control
Ring - Service
0.076-0.200 mm 0.0030-0.0079 in
Pistons and Pins
Piston - Piston to Bore Clearance - Production
0.018-0.061 mm 0.0007-0.0024 in
Piston - Piston to Bore Clearance - Service
0.075 mm 0.0029 in
Pin - Piston Pin Clearance to Connecting Rod
Bore - Press Fit
0.012-0.048 mm 0.0005-0.0019 in
Pin - Piston Pin Clearance to Piston Pin Bore -
Production
0.013-0.023 mm 0.0005-0.0009 in
Pin - Piston Pin Clearance to Piston Pin Bore -
Service
0.025 mm 0.0010 in
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

SEALERS, ADHESIVES, AND LUBRICANTS
Pin - Piston Pin Diameter
23.545-23.548 mm 0.9270-0.9271 in
Valve System
Valves - Valve Face Angle
45 degrees
Valves - Valve Seat Angle
46 degrees
Valves - Valve Seat Runout
0.05 mm 0.002 in
Valves - Valve Seat Width - Intake
1.016-1.651 mm 0.040-0.065 in
Valves - Valve Seat Width - Exhaust
1.651-2.489 mm 0.065-0.098 in
Valves - Valve Stem Oil Seal Installed Height
1-2 mm
0.03937-0.07874
in
Valves - Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance -
Intake - Production
0.025-0.069 mm 0.0010-0.0027 in
Valves - Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance -
Intake - Service
0.025-0.094 mm 0.0010-0.0037 in
Valves - Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance -
Exhaust - Production
0.025-0.069 mm 0.0010-0.0027 in
Valves - Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance -
Exhaust - Service
0.025-0.094 mm 0.0010-0.0037 in
Rocker Arms - Valve Rocker Arm Ratio
1.5:1
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Free Length
51.3 mm 2.02 in
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Installed Height
- Intake
42.92-43.43 mm 1.670-1.700 in
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Installed Height
- Exhaust
42.92-43.43 mm 1.670-1.700 in
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Load - Closed
338-374 N @ 43.2
mm
76-84 lb @ 1.70 in
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Load - Open
832-903 N @ 32.3
mm
187-203 lb @ 1.27
in
Application Type of Material
GM Part Number
United
States Canada
Balancer Shaft Driven Gear Bolt Threadlock 12345382 10953489
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado

Camshaft Retainer Bolt Threadlock 12345382 10953489
Crankshaft Balancer Keyway Adhesive 12346141 10953433
Cylinder Head Bolt Sealant 12346004 10953480
Engine Block to the Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal Housing Junction at the Oil Pan
Sealing Surfaces
Adhesive 12346141 10953433
Engine Block to the Engine Front Cover
Junction at the Oil Pan Sealing Surfaces
Adhesive 12346141 10953433
Engine Block at the Lower Intake
Manifold Sealing Surfaces
Adhesive 12346141 10953433
Engine Block Coolant Drain Hole Plug Sealant 12346004 10953480
Engine Block Core Hole Plug Threadlock 12345382 10953489
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug Sealant 12346004 10953480
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Gage
Sensor
Sealant 12346004 10953480
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)
Sensor
Sealant 12346004 10953480
Engine Oil SAE 5W-30 Oil 12345610 993193
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Sealant 12346004 10953480
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Fitting Sealant 12346004 10953480
Engine Oil Supplement Lubricant 1052367 992367
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister
Purge Solenoid Valve Stud
Threadlock 12345382 10953489
Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Stud Threadlock 12345493 10953488
Expansion Cup Plug - Balance Shaft Rear
Bearing Hole
Sealant 12346004 10953480
Expansion Cup Plug - Camshaft Rear
Bearing Hole
Sealant 12346004 10953480
Fuel Meter Body Bracket Bolt Threadlock 12345382 10953489
Fuel Pipe Bolt Threadlock 12345382 10953489
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt Threadlock 12345382 10953489
Oil Level Indicator Tube Sealant 12346004 10953480
Oil Pump Screen Tube Sealant 12346004 10953480
Throttle Body Stud Threadlock 12345382 10953489
Upper Intake Manifold Stud Threadlock 12345382 10953489
Valve Train Component Prelube Lubricant 12345501 992704
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
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The 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Service & Repair Manual is an invaluable resource for individuals seeking comprehensive repair and maintenance guidance for their GMC Sierra 2500 HD. This manual offers detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and illustrations tailored to the 2009 model, making it indispensable for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.
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