Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2841

TRANSFER CASE CONTROL ROD REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

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

2. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield

Replacement .

3. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .

4. Remove the control rod. Refer to Transfer Case Control Rod Replacement.

1

Transfer Case Control Lever Knob

Procedure

1. Using an adjustable wrench, adjust the wrench to fit the control lever rod

just below the knob.

2. With the adjustable wrench touching the control lever knob, gently tap on

the adjustable wrench in an upward motion until the knob is separated
from the control lever rod.

2

Transfer Case Control Lever Bezel Cover

3

Transfer Case Control Lever Bezel Screw (Qty: 3)

Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

4

Transfer Case Control Lever Bezel

5

Transfer Case Control Lever Bolt (Qty: 4)
Tip: Tighten bolts in specified sequence.

Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

6

Transfer Case Control Lever

IMPORTANT: Before beginning the following service procedure, place the

transmission into the PARK position. Then place the transfer
case in the 2 HI position.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Transfer Case - MP 1222/1225/1226-NQG - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 5: View Of Transfer Case Control Rod From Control Lever
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield

Replacement .

2. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .

3. Remove the control rod from the control lever.

IMPORTANT: When performing this service procedure, use a small pocket

screwdriver in order to release the retaining clip on the ends
of the control rod.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Transfer Case - MP 1222/1225/1226-NQG - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 6: View Of Transfer Case Control Rod
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Remove the control rod from the shift lever.

5. Remove the control rod.

Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT:

Before installing a NEW control rod, loosen the adjusting bolt
on the control rod so it slides with slight resistance.

When installing the control rod on the control levers, a
snapping sound should be heard or felt upon installation.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Transfer Case - MP 1222/1225/1226-NQG - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 7: View Of Transfer Case Control Rod
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Install the control rod onto the control lever first.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Transfer Case - MP 1222/1225/1226-NQG - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,

Sierra & Silverado