Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2721

Fig. 45: Reservoir O-ring Seals
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Remove the power steering pump seals (1, 4, 5).

8. Remove and clean the power steering fluid reservoir magnet (3).

9. Inspect the welch plug in the power steering pump (2). DO NOT REMOVE IT. If the welch

plug is deformed or dislodged then replace the power steering pump (2).

Assembly Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 46: Reservoir O-ring Seals
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Clean and install the power steering fluid reservoir magnet (3).

2. Install the power steering pump seals (1, 4, 5) to the power steering pump (2).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 47: View Of Reservoir Assembly & Pump Housing Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Connect the power steering fluid reservoir (1) and the power steering pump (2).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 48: View Of Pump Housing Assembly, Control Valve Assembly & Flow Control
Spring
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Install the power steering pump flow control valve spring (3) and the power steering pump

flow control valve (2) to the power steering pump assembly (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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