Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 992
Fig. 505: Torque Converter Restraining Device
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6. Install the J 21366 to retain the torque converter to the transmission.
REAR OIL SEAL INSTALLATION (2WD)
Tools Required
J 43782 Rear Seal Installer. See Special Tools.
Installation
CAUTION: The torque converter must be held to the torque converter
housing by a retaining device such as shipping brackets.
Without the retaining device, the torque converter may
slide forward, disengaging the oil pump, or may fall
completely out of the transmission causing personal
injury and/or property damage.
IMPORTANT: The torque converter may not be seated if the J 21366
retaining device cannot be installed.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
Fig. 506: View Of Prop Shaft Front Slip Yoke Oil Seal
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1. Using J 43782 install the prop shaft front slip yoke oil seal (1). See Special Tools.
2. Make sure the oil seal is installed to the correct depth below the rear face of the low and
reverse clutch housing, 2WD (2).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
Specification: The rear seal installed depth is 4.55-5.35 mm (0.179-0.211 in) below the
rear face of the low and reverse clutch housing, 2WD.
FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINING NUT INSTALLATION
Tools Required
J 43769 Spanner Nut Wrench - 4WD. See Special Tools.
Installation
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado
Fig. 507: Park/Neutral Position Switch Gear Positions
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1. The fullest clockwise position of the manual shift shaft is Park (P), which engages the park
pawl.
2. Using a wrench on the manual shift shaft flats (1), rotate the shaft to the fullest clockwise
position.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Allison - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &
Silverado