Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 2562

Fig. 161: Measuring Axial Play
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9. Turn the gear assembly in order to seat the bearings against the tracks.

10. Install a dial indicator and lift the gear assembly with a screwdriver in order to measure the

axial play. Add spacers for more play and remove spacers for less play.

Specification: The axial play should be 0.025-0.127 mm (0.001-0.005 in).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 162: Gear Shaft
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11. Install the reverse and 5th gear lever.

MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLE

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 163: Positioning Main Shaft Assembly Vertically
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1. Use a flange or other tool to position the main shaft assembly vertically.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 164: Reverse Clutch Taper Bearing
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2. Install the reverse clutch taper.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado