Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 851

1. Install the transmission external oil filter adapter (1).

Tighten: Tighten the adapter to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

2. Reinstall the magnet (2) onto the filter adapter (1).

3. Lubricate the gasket (3) on the transmission external oil filter with transmission fluid.

4. Install, by hand, the transmission external oil filter (4) until the gasket on the filter touches

the converter housing.

5. Turn the filter ONE FULL TURN ONLY after gasket contact.

6. Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check.

RANGE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Position the steering column shift lever to the park position.

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

NOTE:

Turning the transmission external oil filter more than ONE
FULL TURN after gasket contact will damage the filter and may
cause fluid leakage.

NOTE:

Use only clean and approved transmission fluid.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

Fig. 41: Range Selector Cable Heat Shield
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3. Remove the range selector cable heat shield bolts.

4. Remove the range selector cable heat shield.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

Fig. 42: Range Selector Cable
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5. Ensure the transmission manual shaft is positioned in mechanical park.

6. Remove the range selector cable end from the transmission range selector lever stud.

7. Remove the retainer securing the range selector cable to the bracket.

8. Depress the tangs and remove the cable from the range selector cable bracket.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado

Fig. 43: View Of Cable Clips At Floor Panel Reinforcement
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9. Remove the cable clips from the floor panel reinforcement.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado