Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2718

11. Install 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).

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

POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (6.6L)

Removal Procedure

1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.

Fig. 34: View Of Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Remove the bolts (1) from the rear of the pump.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 35: View Of Power Steering Pump Front Bracket & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Remove the bolts from the front of the pump bracket.

IMPORTANT: Note the location of the battery cables for reinstallation.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

4. Disconnect the negative battery clip from the power steering pump front bracket.

Fig. 36: View Of Power Steering Return Hoses, Clamps & Power Steering Pump
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

5. Remove the power steering return hoses (2, 4) from the power steering pump.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 37: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose & Power Steering Pump
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

6. Remove the power steering pump from the accessory mounting bracket to gain access to the

power brake booster inlet pipe.

7. Remove the power brake booster inlet pipe from the power steering pump.

8. Remove the power steering pump from the vehicle.

9. Remove the power steering 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).

10. Remove the front bracket from the power steering pump.

11. Remove the rear bracket from the power steering pump.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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