Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service 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

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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