Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2730

Fig. 75: View Of Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose & Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler hose clamp and hose (3) from the steering gear

(2).

3. Remove the power steering gear outlet pipe (1) from the steering gear (2).

NOTE:

Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Installation Procedure

Fig. 76: View Of Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose & Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Install the power steering gear outlet pipe (1) to the steering gear (2).

2. Connect the power steering fluid cooler hose (3) and hose clamp to the steering gear (2).

3. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.

4. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

.

POWER STEERING GEAR OUTLET PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENT (GAS WITHOUT
HYDROBOOST)

Fig. 77: View Of Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose & Components (Without
Hydroboost)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

1

Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Clamp
Procedure:
Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

2

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt

Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

3

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

POWER STEERING GEAR OUTLET PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENT (DIESEL)

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.

4

Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose

Procedure

1. Disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose from the power steering

fluid cooler.

2. Pull the power steering gear outlet hose out of the steering gear.

3. Keep all open connections in the power steering system clean and free of

debris.

4. Use the remover/installer J 44586 to replace the steering gear seals if

necessary. See Special Tools.

5. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering

System Bleeding.

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