Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2946

Fig. 43: Front Output Shaft Front and Rear Bearing Replacement
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Ensure the bearings are installed squarely on the front output shaft.

Using a suitable adapter and an arbor press, remove the bearing assemblies from the
front output shaft.

1

Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Rear Bearing
Assembly
Tip: Using a suitable adapter and an arbor press,
install the bearing until the bearing bottoms
against the spacer.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Transfer Case - MP 3023/3024-NQH - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT DRIVE SPROCKET BEARING REPLACEMENT

2

Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Front Bearing
Assembly
Tip: Using a suitable adapter and an arbor press,
install the bearing until the bearing bottoms on
the front output shaft.

3

Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Hole Plug
Tip:

Using a suitable adapter and an arbor press,
remove the front output shaft hole plug by
going through the front of the front output
shaft.

Install the plug using the large side of the
DT-48212 .

Press the plug until the tool bottoms on the
front output shaft.

Special Tools

DT-48212 Input Shaft Pilot Bearing
Installer

J 8092 Driver Handle

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Transfer Case - MP 3023/3024-NQH - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

Fig. 44: Front Output Shaft Drive Sprocket Bearing Replacement
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Using the J 35512 and an arbor press, remove the bearing assemblies from the drive
sprocket.

Ensure the bearings are installed squarely into the drive sprocket bore.

Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Drive Sprocket
Bearing Assembly - Front
Tip:

Install the bearing using the long side of the
DT-48211 .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Transfer Case - MP 3023/3024-NQH - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

HIGH/LOW SHIFT FORK REPLACEMENT

1

Ensure the flat edge of the bearing is facing
upward.

Using an arbor press or hammer, install the
bearing until the tool bottoms on the drive
sprocket.

Special Tools

DT-48211 Drive Sprocket Bearing Installer

J 8092 Driver Handle

J 35512 Inner Pinion Bearing Installer

2

Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Drive Sprocket
Bearing Assembly - Rear
Tip:

Install the bearing using the short side of the
DT-48211 .

Ensure the flat edge of the bearing is facing
upward.

Using an arbor press or hammer, install the
bearing until the tool bottoms on the drive
sprocket.

Special Tools

DT-48211 Drive Sprocket Bearing Installer

J 8092 Driver Handle

J 35512 Inner Pinion Bearing Installer

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Transfer Case - MP 3023/3024-NQH - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado