Silverado 3500 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2005)
9. Remove the engine front cover bolts (2).
10. Remove the engine front cover (1).
Important: The engine front cover gasket is reusable.
11. Remove the engine front cover gasket.
12. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal from the front cover.
Installation Procedure
1. Install a NEW crankshaft front oil seal using J42851.
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.
