Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 896

3RD, 5TH AND REVERSE CLUTCH REMOVAL

Tools Required

J 24204-2 Bar and Stud Assembly. See Special Tools.

J 44530 Clutch Piston Spring Compressor. See Special Tools.

Removal

Fig. 191: Compressing 3rd, 5th, And Reverse Piston Return Spring Assemblies
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

1. Position the transmission case so that the front of the transmission case is facing up.

2. Install J 24204-2 (1) and J 44530 (2) into the transmission case. See Special Tools. Make

sure that J 44530 does not touch the gear thrust plate rivets (3) on the 3rd, 5th, and reverse
clutch backing plate assembly. See Special Tools.

3. Compress the piston return spring assemblies (5) until a gap is visible below the retaining

ring (4).

4. Remove the retaining ring (4).

5. Remove J 24204-2 and J 44530 from the transmission case. See Special Tools.

NOTE:

Refer to 3-5 Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Rivet Damage
Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

Fig. 192: Aligning 3rd, 5th, And Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Assembly
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6. Remove the 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch backing plate assembly (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

Fig. 193: View Of 3rd, 5th And Reverse Spring Plates, Steel Plates & Spring
Assemblies
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Remove four 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch fiber plates (1) and three 3rd, 5th, and reverse

clutch steel plates (2).

8. Remove, as a unit, 3rd, 5th, and reverse spring plate (4) and 3 piston return spring

assemblies (3).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado