Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2605

Fig. 38: Removing/Installing Bolts Securing Bottom Right Side Of Transmission To
Engine
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3. Install the transmission cover.

4. Install the bolts (1 2) securing the bottom right side of the transmission to the engine.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

5. Install the transmission support crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support

Crossmember Replacement (2WD 2500 HD/3500) or Transmission Support

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Tremec 5-Speed (TZ0)

Crossmember Replacement (2WD 1500/2500) or Transmission Support
Crossmember Replacement (4WD 1500/2500) or Transmission Support
Crossmember Replacement (4WD 2500 HD/3500) .

6. Remove the transmission jack.

7. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L) or Starter Motor

Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) or Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L) .

Fig. 39: Locating HO2S Electrical Connector At Harness (Manual 2WD)
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8. Install the engine harness clips to the fuel feed/return line clips and transmission.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Tremec 5-Speed (TZ0)

9. Connect the following engine harness electrical connectors:

VSS (1)

Backup lamp switch (3)

Oxygen sensor (4)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Tremec 5-Speed (TZ0)

Fig. 40: Identifying Hydraulic Clutch Line At Clutch Actuator Quick Connect
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10. Connect the clutch actuator cylinder hose to the clutch master cylinder hose.

11. Push together the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fittings, then pull back on the fittings

to verify engagement.

12. Check the clutch hydraulic hoses for kinks or twists.

13. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-

Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .

14. Fill the transmission with fluid.

15. Install the shift lever assembly. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement.

16. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - OFF VEHICLE

TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLE

IMPORTANT: DO NOT rely on an audible click or a visual verification on

the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fitting connection.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Tremec 5-Speed (TZ0)