Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2728

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3. Connect the power steering fluid cooler hose (4) to the power steering pump (1).

4. Connect the power steering fluid cooler hose (3) to the steering gear (2).

5. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.

6. Install the radiator grille. Refer to Radiator Grille Replacement (Chevrolet) or

Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC) .

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

POWER STEERING GEAR INLET PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENT (GAS WITH HYDROBOOST)

Removal Procedure

1. Install drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 70: View Of Power Brake Booster & Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose
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2. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the power brake booster (1).

3. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the power steering gear.

4. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

NOTE:

Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice.

IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the power steering gear inlet hose before

removal. It MUST be routed correctly upon installation.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 71: View Of Power Brake Booster & Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose
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1. Route the power steering gear inlet hose in the same position it was in prior to removal.

NOTE:

The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during
installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to
make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures
could result in component damage.

IMPORTANT: The power steering gear inlet hose cannot be routed between

the brake lines and the power brake booster during
installation.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

2. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power brake booster (1) and hand

tighten only. Rotate the power steering gear inlet hose clockwise until the it contacts the
power brake booster housing and then hold it in position while tightening it to the fitting
specification.

3. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power steering gear.

Tighten: Tighten the fittings to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

4. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.

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

POWER STEERING GEAR INLET PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENT (GAS WITHOUT HYDRO
HYDROBOOST)

Fig. 72: View Of Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose & Components
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NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting

Procedure

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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