Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2732

5. Clean any excessive power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.

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

STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (RACK AND PINION)

Fig. 82: Power Steering Gear Components (Rack & Pinion)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and

Installation .

2. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft

Coupling Replacement .

Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (Qty: 2)

NOTE:

Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the
joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure
of the joint.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

1

Tighten: 60 N.m (44 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (Qty: 2)
Procedure:
Use puller J 24319-B to separate the steering linkage outer tie rods from the
steering knuckles. See Special Tools.

3

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt

Procedure

1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid

reservoir as possible.

2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in)

4

Power Steering Gear Inlet/Outlet Hose (Qty: 2)

Procedure:
Pull the power steering gear inlet/outlet hoses out of the steering gear.
Tip: Keep the area around the power steering gear inlet/outlet hoses and the
steering gear openings clean.

NOTE:

Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice .

5

Left Side Steering Gear Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 200 N.m (148 lb ft)

6

Right Side Steering Gear Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)

Steering Gear

Procedure

1. Use remover/installer J 44586 to replace the steering gear seals if needed.

See Special Tools.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (NON-RACK AND PINION)

Tools Required

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller. See Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

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

2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

4. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

5. If equipped with a diesel engine, remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front

Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement - Left Side (GMC) .

6. Disconnect the steering hoses from the steering gear.

7. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft

Coupling Replacement .

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2. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering

System Bleeding.

3. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .

Special Tools

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller. See Special Tools.

J 44586 Power Steering Gear Oil Seal Remover/Installer. See Special
Tools.

NOTE:

Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 83: View Of Pitman Arm Nut
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

8. Remove the pitman arm nut (1).

IMPORTANT: Discard the pitman arm nut.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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