Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2528

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - OFF VEHICLE

TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLE

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or

Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .

3. Position an appropriate container under the transmission to catch any lost fluid.

1

Main Shaft Nut

Procedure:
Use the J 8614-01 to hold the transmission end yoke while removing or
installing the main shaft nut.

Tighten: 441 N.m (325 lb ft)

Special Tool:
J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Main Shaft Washer

3

Transmission End Yoke

4

Main Shaft Seal

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 29: Using Ratchet On Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Screw
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Remove the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) screw.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 30: VSS
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Remove the VSS.

Fig. 31: Main Shaft Nut
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Remove the main shaft nut.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 32: Main Shaft Nut & Yoke
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Remove the main shaft nut from the main shaft.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado