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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2732
5. Clean any excessive power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
6. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (RACK AND PINION)
Fig. 82: Power Steering Gear Components (Rack & Pinion)
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Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation .
2. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft
Coupling Replacement .
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (Qty: 2)
NOTE:
Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the
joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure
of the joint.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
1
Tighten: 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (Qty: 2)
Procedure:
Use puller J 24319-B to separate the steering linkage outer tie rods from the
steering knuckles. See Special Tools.
3
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt
Procedure
1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in)
4
Power Steering Gear Inlet/Outlet Hose (Qty: 2)
Procedure:
Pull the power steering gear inlet/outlet hoses out of the steering gear.
Tip: Keep the area around the power steering gear inlet/outlet hoses and the
steering gear openings clean.
NOTE:
Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice .
5
Left Side Steering Gear Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten: 200 N.m (148 lb ft)
6
Right Side Steering Gear Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Steering Gear
Procedure
1. Use remover/installer J 44586 to replace the steering gear seals if needed.
See Special Tools.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (NON-RACK AND PINION)
Tools Required
J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller. See Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
5. If equipped with a diesel engine, remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front
Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement - Left Side (GMC) .
6. Disconnect the steering hoses from the steering gear.
7. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft
Coupling Replacement .
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2. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering
System Bleeding.
3. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .
Special Tools
J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller. See Special Tools.
J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer. See Special
Tools.
NOTE:
Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
