Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 2524

Fig. 14: View Of Drain And Fill Plugs
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3. Remove the oil fill plug (1).

4. Remove the oil drain plug (2).

5. Remove any old sealant from the transmission housing.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 15: View Of Drain And Fill Plugs
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1. Apply a thin bead of sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent

to the oil drain plug threads.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

2. Install the oil drain plug (2).

Tighten: Tighten the plug to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).

Fig. 16: Checking Transmission Fluid Level
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3. Fill the transmission with the proper fluid to just below the bottom of the fill plug hole.

NOTE:

Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 17: View Of Drain And Fill Plugs
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4. Apply a thin bead of sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent

to the oil fill plug threads.

5. Install the oil fill plug (1).

Tighten: Tighten the plug to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.

TRANSMISSION VENT PIPE REPLACEMENT

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 18: Transmission Vent Pipe
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Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

1

Transmission Vent Pipe Bolt

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

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Transmission Vent Pipe Clip

3

Transmission Vent Pipe

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado