Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2725

Fig. 58: View Of Rack & Pinion Gear Assembly, Inner Tie Rod Assembly & Rack &
Pinion Boot
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Prior to steering gear boot installation, apply grease to the steering linkage inner tie rod (2)

and the steering gear (1).

3. Install the steering gear boot (3) onto the steering linkage inner tie rod (2).

IMPORTANT: The steering gear boot must not be twisted, puckered or out

of shape in any way. If the steering gear boot is not shaped
properly, adjust it by hand before installing the steering gear

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

4. Install the steering gear boot onto the steering gear (1) until the steering gear boot (3) is

seated in the groove on the steering gear housing.

Fig. 59: View Of Rack & Pinion Boot & Boot Clamp
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5. Crimp the steering gear boot clamp (1) with pliers J 22610 or equivalent. See Special

Tools.

6. Pinch the pliers together on the steering gear boot (2) in order to install the steering gear

boot clamp.

boot clamp.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 60: View Of Rack & Pinion Boot & Clamp
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7. Compress the steering gear boot clamp (2) and install it onto the steering gear boot (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 61: View Of Inner Tie Rod Assembly & Hex Jam Nut
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8. Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2) to the steering linkage inner tie rod (1).

9. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod

Replacement.

POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT HYDROBOOST)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet) or

Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC) .

2. Remove as much power steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.

3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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