Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2741

Fig. 111: View Of Pitman Arm, Pitman Shaft Boot, Dust Seal & Steering Gear
Housing
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Coat the dust seal (2) with grease and install it into the steering gear housing (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

8. Install the pitman arm boot (3) onto the steering gear housing (1).

9. Install the steering gear pitman shaft and housing cover. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman

Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle.

10. Install the pitman arm (4) to the steering gear (1). Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement .

11. Adjust the steering gear pitman arm shaft over center pre-load as needed. Refer to Steering

Gear Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle.

12. Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion) or

Steering Gear Replacement (Non-Rack and Pinion).

STUB SHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT

Fig. 112: View Of Stub Shaft Housing, O-Ring & Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

IMPORTANT: Do not install the pitman arm until all components have been

installed onto the steering gear housing.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures:

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER INLET HOSE REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

3. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.

Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and
Pinion) or Steering Gear Replacement (Non-Rack and Pinion).

1

Stub Shaft Housing Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tighten: 62 N.m (46 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Stub Shaft Housing

3

Stub Shaft Housing O-Ring (Qty: 2)
Tip: Grease the stub shaft housing O-Rings with the special grease supplied in
the service kit.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 113: Power Brake Booster Inlet Hose
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Disconnect the power brake booster inlet hose from the power steering pump (3).

5. Disconnect the power brake booster inlet hose (1) from the power brake booster (2).

6. Remove the power brake booster inlet hose (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

NOTE:

Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado