Mainshaft: Labor Times

2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex FuelSECTION Labor Times
Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
MG5, MY2, M50
Mainshaft
New Style
2WD5.94.3BIncludes: R&I Transmission.
4WD6.65.5BIncludes: R&I Transmission.
New Process MW3
Mainshaft
New Style
2WD5.94.3BIncludes: R&I Transmission.
4WD6.65.5BIncludes: R&I Transmission.
ML6
Mainshaft
2WD7.35.3BIncludes: R&I Transmission.
4WD8.06.3BIncludes: R&I Transmission.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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