Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2724

Fig. 54: View Of Inner Tie Rod Assembly & Hex Jam Nut
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2. Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2) from the steering linkage inner tie rod (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 55: View Of Rack & Pinion Boot & Clamp
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3. Remove the steering gear boot clamp (2) from the steering gear boot (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 56: View Of Rack & Pinion Boot & Boot Clamp
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4. Remove the steering gear boot clamp (1) from the steering gear boot (2) with side cutters.

5. Discard the steering gear boot clamp (1).

6. Remove the steering gear boot from the steering gear.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 57: View Of Rack & Pinion Boot & Boot Clamp
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1. Install the new steering gear boot clamp (1) onto the steering gear boot (2).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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