Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2713

Fig. 16: View Of Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

5. Install the power steering pump rear bracket bolts (1).

Tighten: Tighten the rear bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 17: View Of Power Steering Pump Front Bracket & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Install the power steering pump front bracket bolts (1, 2).

Tighten: Tighten the front bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

7. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .

POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.3L)

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

1. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley

Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L) or Power Steering Pump Pulley
Replacement (6.6L).

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

3. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft

Coupling Replacement .

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

5. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 18: View Of Power Steering Cooler Hose At Power Steering Pump
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler hose clamp and the power steering fluid cooler

hose from the power steering pump assembly.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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