K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1999)
IMPORTANT: Washers may stick to the bracket or to the driveshaft and the clutch group as the bracket is removed. In either case, note the position
and the number of each of these washers.
3. Disassemble the washers.
4. Disassemble the drive housing plug and plate. Pry out the housing plug with a large flat-bladed tool.
5. Disassemble the following components:
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The shift lever nut
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The washer
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The screw
6. Disassemble the shift lever and the driveshaft and clutch group from the drive housing together. Then separate these components. Do not remove
the bushing plug or the bushing from the drive housing unless replacement is necessary.
Driveshaft and Clutch Disassembly
Disassembly of the driveshaft and clutch group is not required unless it is necessary to clean, inspect, or replace one or more parts of the group
separately.
1. Disassemble the stop rings and the pinion stop.
2. Position the driveshaft and clutch group on a work bench with the internal gear end down.
3. Fabricate a tube approximately 22 mm wide (2). Drive the pinion stop toward the clutch drive assembly until the pinion stop clears the stop rings.
4. Pry the stop rings out of the driveshaft groove. Slide the stop rings off the end of the shaft. Do not scratch the driveshaft.
5. Inspect the edges of the shaft groove for burrs that may form through repeated cranking cycles. These burrs may make removal of the pinion stop
and the clutch drive assembly difficult.
6. Slide the pinion stop off the driveshaft. Discard the old pinion stop and the stop rings. Use new components for assembly.
7. Disassemble the driveshaft support from the driveshaft. Do not remove the bearing from the driveshaft unless replacement is required.
Armature Bearing Removal
NOTE: Ball bearings that are removed from the armature must be replaced with new bearings. The removal procedure causes internal damage to the
bearings.
