Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 878
Fig. 135: Range Selector Cable
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23. Install the range selector cable end to the transmission range selector lever stud.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
Fig. 136: Range Selector Cable Heat Shield
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24. Install the range selector cable heat shield.
25. 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).
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
Fig. 137: Identifying Converter Housing Access Hole Cover
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26. Remove the access hole cover (1) on the converter housing in order to rotate the converter
and align the first torque converter bolt.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
Fig. 138: View Of Torque Convertor Bolt
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27. If reusing the torque converter bolts, clean the bolt threads and apply LOCTITE 242 GM
P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent to the threads prior to installation.
28. Install the torque converter bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
29. Install the converter housing access hole cover.
30. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L) or Starter Motor
Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) or Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L) .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado