Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2729

Special Tools:

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

POWER STEERING GEAR INLET PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENT (DIESEL)

Removal Procedure

1. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

1

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: 32 N.m (24 lb ft)

2

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt

Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in)

3

Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose

Procedure

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

necessary. See Special Tools.

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

System Bleeding.

Tip:

Note the routing of the power steering gear inlet hose to ensure proper
installation.

Keep all open connections in the power steering system clean and free of
debris.

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. 73: View Of Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose & Clip Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (1) from the power brake booster.

3. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose clip bolt (3).

4. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (4) from the steering gear.

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

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 74: View Of Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose & Clip Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

2. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (4) to the steering gear.

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

3. Install the power steering gear inlet hose clip bolt (3).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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

4. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (1) to the power brake booster.

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

5. Clean any excess 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.

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

Removal Procedure

1. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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