Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2736

Fig. 94: Steering Gear Cylinder Pipes & Fittings
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6. Lubricate and install the new steering gear cylinder pipe seal (1) onto the longer steering

gear cylinder pipe.

7. Place the non-threaded steering gear cylinder pipe end (2) into the steering gear.

8. Place the threaded end of the steering gear cylinder pipe (3) onto the steering gear fitting

(4).

Start the steering gear cylinder pipe fitting (3) but do not tighten it entirely.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 95: View Of Cylinder Line Retaining Plate & Bolt
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9. Install the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate (2) and the power steering gear

inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1).

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

10. Tighten the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Tighten: Tighten the fittings to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT OVER-CENTER PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT - OFF VEHIC
VEHICLE

1. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion) or

Steering Gear Replacement (Non-Rack and Pinion).

Fig. 96: Identifying Pitman Shaft Adjuster Screw & Lock Nut
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2. Loosen the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster nut (4).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

3. Turn the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster screw (1) counterclockwise until fully

extended.

4. Turn the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster screw (1) clockwise one full turn.

5. Rotate the steering gear stub shaft (3) from stop to stop, using a 12-point socket while

counting the number of turns.

6. Starting at either stop, turn the steering gear stub shaft (3) back half the total number of

turns counted previously. This is the centered position.

Fig. 97: Centering Steering Gear Stub Shaft
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7. Make sure the steering gear pitman shaft is centered by checking the following items:

The flat on the steering gear stub shaft (2) faces upward.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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