Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 2841

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

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