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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2820
33. Using the J 2619-01 (1) and the J 45548 (2), remove the mainshaft rear support bushing
from the rear output shaft. See Special Tools.
Fig. 54: Using Special Tools To Remove Rear Bearing
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34. Using the J 26941 (3), the J 45124 (1), and the J-45124-9 (2), remove the rear bearing for
the front output shaft from the rear case. See Special Tools.
TRANSFER CASE CLEANING AND INSPECTION
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Transfer Case - BW 4485-NR3 - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
Front Case Half
Fig. 55: Identifying Front Case Inspection Points
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1. Clean the front case half in cleaning solvent and air dry.
2. Remove the metal shavings from the case half bolt holes.
3. Remove the sealer from the case sealing surfaces.
4. Inspect the case for being broken or cracked.
5. Inspect the front output shaft front bearing bore (5) for the following conditions:
A spun bearing
NOTE:
Refer to Machined Surface Damage Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Transfer Case - BW 4485-NR3 - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
Cracks
6. Inspect the input shaft bearing bore (4) for the following conditions:
A spun bearing
Cracks
7. Replace the front case half if any of the above conditions are found.
8. Inspect the sealing surfaces (1) for damage.
9. Repair small scratches or nicks with a soft stone.
10. Inspect the front case to transmission case mounting surface for damage.
11. Inspect the case threaded bolt holes (2) for damage.
12. Repair any damaged threads.
13. Inspect the transmission to transfer case studs for damage.
14. Replace any damaged studs. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case
Assemble.
15. Inspect the location pins (3) for being loose or missing.
16. Repair or replace any damaged location pins.
17. Inspect the front output shaft front bearing and the input shaft bearing for the following
conditions:
Roughness
Brinelling
Pitting
18. Replace the bearings if any of the above conditions are found. Refer to Transfer Case
Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble.
Rear Case Half
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Transfer Case - BW 4485-NR3 - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
Fig. 56: Locating Rear Case Inspection Areas
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1. Clean the rear case half in cleaning solvent and air dry.
2. Remove the sealer from the case sealing surfaces.
3. Inspect the case for being broken or cracked.
4. Replace the case if it is broken or cracked.
5. Inspect the sealing surfaces (1) for damage.
NOTE:
Refer to Machined Surface Damage Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Transfer Case - BW 4485-NR3 - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
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