Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2842

Fig. 8: View Of Transfer Case Control Rod & Shift Control Lever
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Slide the control rod forward.

3. Install the control rod onto the shift control lever.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 9: View Of Transfer Case Control Rod Adjusting Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Tighten the control rod adjusting bolt.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

5. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .

6. Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .

TRANSFER CASE SHIELD REPLACEMENT

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 10: Transfer Case Shield
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

TRANSFER CASE FLUID REPLACEMENT

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

1

Transfer Case Shield Bolt

Tighten: 20 N.m (15 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Transfer Case Shield

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 11: View Of Transfer Case Fill Plug & Drain Plug
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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 .

1

Transfer Case Drain Plug

Procedure

1. Allow the transfer case to drain completely.

2. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480), or

equivalent, to the plug threads.

Tip: When performing the following procedure, use only hand tools to remove
and install the drain plug.

Tighten: 18 N.m (13 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice .

Transfer Case Fill Plug

Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Sierra & Silverado