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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2738
2. Count the number of turns.
3. Rotate the steering gear stub shaft back 1/2 of the total amount of turns.
Fig. 101: View Of Pitman Shaft & Cover Assembly
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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8. Remove the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover bolts (1).
Remove the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster nut (2).
9. Remove the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover (3).
10. Remove the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover O-ring (4).
Assembly Procedure
IMPORTANT: When removing the steering gear pitman shaft, the pitman
arm and its components may fall from the steering gear
housing. Support the pitman arm and its components while
removing the steering gear pitman shaft.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 102: View Of Pitman Shaft & Cover Assembly
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1. Install the new steering gear pitman shaft housing cover O-ring (4).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
2. Install the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover (3).
3. Install the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster nut (2).
4. Install the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
Fig. 103: Cleaning Exposed End Of Pitman Shaft (670 Gear)
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NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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