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8. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans. 9. If equipped with a diesel engine, install the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner 10. Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement . 11. Lower the vehicle. 12. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding. STEERING GEAR RACK BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT - OFF VEHICLE
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 88: View Of Adjuster Plug Lock Nut (Rack & Pinion) 1. Loosen the steering gear rack bearing adjuster plug lock nut (1). 2. Turn the steering gear rack bearing adjuster plug clockwise until the it bottoms in the steering gear assembly. 3. Turn the steering gear rack bearing adjuster plug back 50 degrees to 70 degrees (approximately one flat). 4. Install the steering gear rack bearing adjuster plug lock nut (1). Tighten: Tighten the nut to 68 N.m (50 lb ft). STEERING LINKAGE INNER TIE ROD REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure 1. Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement - On Vehicle. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . IMPORTANT: Hold the steering gear rack bearing adjuster plug stationary while tightening the steering gear rack bearing adjuster plug IMPORTANT: After removing the boot, inspect the inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If none is evident,
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 89: View Of Inner Tie Rod Housing & Rack 2. Place a pipe wrench on the steering gear rack (1) next to the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2). NOTE: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before NOTE: The pipe wrench must be placed at the valve end of the
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
3. Place a wrench on the flats of the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2). 4. Rotate the steering linkage inner tie rod housing (2) counterclockwise, while holding the steering gear rack stationary, until the steering linkage inner tie rod separates from the Installation Procedure 1. Apply LOCTITE® 262, or equivalent, to the steering gear inner tie rod threads. 2. Attach the steering linkage inner tie rod onto the steering gear rack. IMPORTANT: All threads must be clean prior to LOCTITE® application. Check the LOCTITE®, or equivalent, container for the NOTE: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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