Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2577

Fig. 221: Main Shaft Assembly
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7. Install the main shaft assembly. Fasten it to the synchronizer, lifting with the help of a cord

in one hand and pushing with the other hand.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Tremec 5-Speed (M96) - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 222: Tapered Bearing Cup
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8. Install the tapered bearing race.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Tremec 5-Speed (M96) - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 223: Drive Shaft
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9. Install the drive shaft, positioning the shaft lubrication grooves with the clutch ring.

Fig. 224: Spacers And Bearing Race
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10. Install the new spacers and bearing race. Add spacers for more play and remove spacers for

less play.

Specification: Axial play should be 0.025-0.127 mm (0.001-0.005 in).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Tremec 5-Speed (M96) - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 225: Bearing Retainer
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11. Install the bearing retainer, locating the bearing retainer position to the bore holes, which

are the position of the lubrication bores.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Tremec 5-Speed (M96) - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado