Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 894

2. Compress the piston return spring assemblies (5) until a gap is visible below the retaining

rings (3 and 4).

3. Remove the low and reverse clutch retaining ring (3).

4. Remove the 2-6 clutch retaining ring (4).

5. Remove J 24204-2 (1) and J 44530 (2) from the transmission case. See Special Tools.

IMPORTANT: The outer 2-6 clutch retaining ring is thinner and larger in

circumference compared to the inner low and reverse clutch
retaining ring.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

Fig. 185: Identifying Clutch Backing Plate
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6. Remove the 2-6 clutch backing plate (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado

Fig. 186: View Of Clutch Plates & Piston Return Spring Assemblies
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Remove five 2-6 clutch fiber plates (1) and four 2-6 clutch steel plates (2).

8. Remove, as a unit, the 2-6 clutch spring plate (4) and 3 piston return spring assemblies (3).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

Silverado