Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2717

Fig. 30: View Of Power Steering Pump & Bolts
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9. Remove the power steering pump bracket bolt from the side of the engine.

10. Remove the power steering pump bolts.

11. Remove the power steering pump assembly from the vehicle.

12. Transfer any parts as needed.

Installation Procedure

1. Install all transferable parts as needed.

2. Install the power steering pump assembly to the vehicle.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 31: View Of Power Steering Pump & Bolts
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3. Install the power steering pump bracket bolt to the side of the engine.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

4. Install the power steering pump bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

IMPORTANT: Start all the bolts by hand before finalizing each torque.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 32: View Of Power Steering Return Hoses, Clamps & Power Steering Pump
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5. Connect the power steering fluid cooler hose (4) and the power steering fluid cooler hose

clamp (5) to the power steering pump assembly (1).

6. If equipped with hydroboost, connect the power brake booster outlet hose (2) and the

power brake booster outlet hose clamp (3) to the power steering pump assembly (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 33: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose & Power Steering Pump
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7. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power steering pump assembly (1)

from underneath the vehicle.

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

8. Clean any excess fluid power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.

9. Connect the steering shaft coupling. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .

10. Install the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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