Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 855
Fig. 56: Range Selector Cable Heat Shield
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18. Install the range selector cable heat shield.
19. Install the range selector cable heat shield bolts.
1. Tighten: Tighten the front bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
2. Tighten: Tighten the rear bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
20. Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
IMPORTANT: Install bolts by hand then mechanically tighten the front bolt
first and the rear bolt last. Failure to tighten the bolts in the
specified order will result in misalignment of the heat shield.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
21. Test the transmission for proper shift operation.
22. If all of the gear positions cannot be achieved, adjust the cable. Refer to Range Selector
Lever Cable Adjustment.
TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE/PIPE CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
Fig. 57: Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe Connectors
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1. Disconnect the hose from the transmission oil cooler pipe connector being replaced.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
2. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipe connectors (1) and (2).
Installation Procedure
Fig. 58: Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe Connectors
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1. Install new transmission oil cooler pipe connectors (1 and 2).
Tighten: Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
2. Connect the hose to the transmission oil cooler pipe connectors.
TRANSMISSION INTERNAL MODE SWITCH REPLACEMENT
Replace the IMS. Refer to Manual Shift Shaft, Detent Lever, and Position Switch Assembly
Replacement.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
IMPORTANT: The Internal Mode Switch (IMS) is mounted to the manual shift
shaft detent lever as an assembly. The components of the detent
lever/IMS assembly cannot be individually serviced. When the
IMS needs replacing, the entire assembly must be replaced.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado