Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 2521

TRANSMISSION CONTROL LEVER BOOT REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the transmission control lever. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob

Replacement.

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

3. Lower the transmission slightly to access the insulator.

4. Cut and remove the insulator.

5. Shift the transmission to neutral.

1

Transmission Control Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tip: Remove ONLY the exposed bolts at the base of the lever.

Tighten:: 11 N.m (97 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Transmission Control
Tip: Do not disassemble the transmission shift lever. Internal parts for this shift
lever are not available.

3

Transmission Control Spacer
Procedure:
Apply sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953541) to the shift cover
side of the shift tower spacer.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Tremec 5-Speed (M96) - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 8: Exploded View Of Transmission Control Lever Boot
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Lift and push the lower edge of the control lever boot as necessary in order to expose the

retaining screws

3. Remove the 4 control lever boot retaining screws (2).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Tremec 5-Speed (M96) - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

4. Carefully release the 4 plastic retainers (3) from the floor and remove the control lever boot

retaining bezel (1), boot (4), and retainers (3) as an assembly.

5. Remove the 4 plastic retainers (3) in order to separate the control lever boot retaining bezel

(1) from the boot (4).

6. Remove the control lever insulator (5) from the floor.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission - Tremec 5-Speed (M96) - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado