Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 980

12. Remove 6 low and reverse clutch fiber plates (2) and 5 low and reverse clutch steel plates

(1).

INTERMEDIATE CARRIER ASSEMBLY AND MAIN SHAFT INSTALLATION

Tools Required

J 44587 Main Shaft Holder. See Special Tools.

Installation

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

Fig. 471: Locating Intermediate Carrier Module & Thrust Bearing Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Install the intermediate carrier module (2).

2. Rotate the intermediate carrier module (2) until the module drops into place.

NOTE:

Installing the thrust bearing incorrectly may cause permanent

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

3. Align thrust bearing assembly (1) so that the blue stripe on the thrust bearing assembly is

facing towards the intermediate carrier module (2).

4. Install the thrust bearing assembly (1) onto the intermediate carrier module (2).

Fig. 472: Identifying J 44587
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

damage to the transmission.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

5. Align J 44587 (1) with the power takeoff (PTO) access as follows:. See Special Tools.

The tongue of J 44587 is facing toward the PTO access. See Special Tools.

The bolts holes of J 44587 are aligned with the 2 front bolt holes of the PTO access.
See Special Tools.

6. Install J 44587 (1) into the PTO access. See Special Tools.

7. Install 2 bolts (2) into J 44587 (1) and tighten the bolts snugly. See Special Tools.

NOTE:

Do not rotate the transmission from the nose-up position
without installing J 44587. Failure to install J 44587 and
rotating the transmission will cause clearance issues during
assembly and possible damage to the transmission.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado