Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1087

Fig. 234: View Of J 8763-B
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1. Install the J 8763-B onto the transmission.

2. Install the J 8763-B into the base.

TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION: The torque converter weighs approximately 65 lbs. Personal

injury may result if you lift the torque converter improperly.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 235: View Of Torque Converter
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Remove the torque converter.

DRAIN OIL

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 236: Draining Transmission Oil
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Rotate the transmission so that the converter housing is up. Allow the transmission fluid to drain
from the case extension.

CONVERTER HOUSING REMOVAL

Tools Required

J 41510 T-50 Plus Bit. See Special Tools.

Removal

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 237: View Of Converter Housing Bolts
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1. Remove the converter housing bolts (94). Use the J 41510 . See Special Tools.

2. Remove the converter housing (102).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado