Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 2767

4. Install the pitman arm nut (4).

Tighten: Tighten the nut to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

5. Install the idler arm nut (6).

Tighten: Tighten the nut to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

6. Install the steering linkage inner tie rods (3). Refer to Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod

Replacement.

7. Install the steering linkage shock absorber to the relay rod, if equipped. Refer to Steering

Linkage Shock Absorber Replacement.

8. Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

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

STEERING LINKAGE SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure

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

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

IMPORTANT: Use a new pitman arm nut.

IMPORTANT: Use a new idler arm nut.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 27: View Of Linkage Shock Absorber
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2. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber nut (1) from the steering linkage shock

absorber (2).

IMPORTANT: Discard the steering linkage shock absorber nut.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 28: Removing Steering Damper Ball Stud From Relay Rod
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3. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber from the relay rod using puller J 24319-B .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 29: View Of Linkage Shock Absorber
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber bolt (2) and nut (3).

5. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber (1) from the vehicle.

6. Inspect the following parts:

The steering linkage shock absorber for leaks and damage

The steering linkage shock absorber bolt for damage or corrosion

Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: Discard the steering linkage shock absorber nut.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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