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My power steering pressure hose has a leak.

How hard is it to replace the power steering pressure hose myself, or should I pay to have it done? Thanks

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  • Anonymous Mar 15, 2014

    Power steering pressure hose line is leaking

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I pERSONALY WOULD REPLACE IT MYSELF EVEN WITHOUT MY 30yrs Of Experience in this Field. I have Enclosed Instructions for you to use. PLEASE dont Forget to RATE me As MOST folks DONT remember to that is how WE Get our Ratings such as GURU THANK YOU and Good Luck On The Job, Dont PAY a dime If YOU CAN > D I Y

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

  1. Remove the power steering pressure hose (2) from the power steering pump (1).
  2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
  3. Remove the front exhaust pipe, automatic transmission only. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Exhaust System
  4. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from the power steering gear (3).
  5. Remove the power steering hose retainer (2).
  6. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from the vehicle
    1. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the vehicle
    2. Install the power steering hose retainers (2). NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
    3. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the power steering gear (3). Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
    4. Install the front exhaust pipe, if removed. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Exhaust System.
    5. Lower the vehicle.
      1. Install the power steering pressure hose (2) to the power steering pump (1). Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
      2. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System in Service and Repair of Steering.

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