Silverado 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN B HO (2006)
1. Carefully slide a new manual shift shaft seal (1) over the manual shift shaft (2) with the wide face of the steel case facing outward. Position so that
the seal is starting to enter the seal bore.
2. Obtain J 43909 and remove the inner sleeve so that the tool will slide over the manual shift shaft.
3. Slide the J 43909 into position so that the end of the tool contacts the seal being installed. Use a mallet to strike the J 43909 and drive the new seal
into the seal bore until the seal is seated at the bottom of the bore.
PTO Cover Gasket Replacement
PTO Cover Gasket Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove 6 bolts (3).
2. Remove the power take-off (PTO) cover (2) and gasket (1). Discard the used gasket.
3. Ensure the PTO gasket face on the transmission case is free of all foreign material, nicks and scratches.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the new PTO cover gasket (1) and cover (2).
2. Start the top-center bolt (3) first. Install the other 5 bolts.
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Tighten all bolts to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
