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Steering Fluid (Without Hydroboost). 6. Start the engine. Rotate steering wheel from left to right. Check for sign of cavitation or fluid aeration (pump noise/whining). 7. Verify the fluid level. Repeat the bleed procedure, if necessary. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID (WITH HYDROBOOST) 1. If the power steering system has been serviced, bleed the power steering system to remove any trapped air from the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding. 2. Fully charge the hydro-boost accumulator using the following procedure: 1. Start the engine. 2. Firmly apply the brake pedal 2 to 3 times. 3. Turn the engine OFF. 3. Clean the area surrounding the reservoir cap. 4. Remove the reservoir cap. 5. Inspect the power steering pump fluid level at regular intervals. NOTE: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use IMPORTANT: The oil level will appear falsely high if the hydro-boost accumulator is not fully charged. Do not apply the brake IMPORTANT: The Add and Cold Full marks on the capstick are calculated for oil at ambient temperature. If the oil is hot, the oil level IMPORTANT: The ideal oil level is between the Add and the Full Cold marks. Since overfilling is just as undesirable as
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 STEERING Power Steering - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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