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Replacing Power Steering Hoses DIY?

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Old 07-20-2013, 01:29 PM
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Replacing Power Steering Hoses DIY?

I was hoping to replace the hoses myself. I did manage to find a tutorial on disconnecting them topside from the PS Pump but nothing for underneath. Any suggestions here?
 
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Old 07-20-2013, 01:44 PM
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I used this http://www.billswebspace.com/MiniR53PSPFanDuctDIY.htm when I rebuit my power steering pump but it shows you how to get to the lines underneath. FYI I installed worm clamps on my hoses near the reservoir and that solved my leaking problem.
 
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Old 07-20-2013, 04:21 PM
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If your trying to replace both lines from the reservoir then its pretty easy. Just release the 10mm nut on the carrier for the reservoir. Use a 22m socket or ratching wrench for the like going to the rack and just cut out the lower band for the other line at the pump. Then pull both lines up thru the engine bay still on the reservoir. Install your new lines onto the reservoir on your bench. Then reinstall. I still think you will have to lift the vehicle partially though as the lower clamp on the pump is hard to get to.
 
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Originally Posted by baznight
If your trying to replace both lines from the reservoir then its pretty easy. Just release the 10mm nut on the carrier for the reservoir. Use a 22m socket or ratching wrench for the like going to the rack and just cut out the lower band for the other line at the pump. Then pull both lines up thru the engine bay still on the reservoir. Install your new lines onto the reservoir on your bench. Then reinstall. I still think you will have to lift the vehicle partially though as the lower clamp on the pump is hard to get to.
Do you of anywhere that has illustrations of this process. This doesn't sound incredibly difficult and yes, I'm just trying to replace the two from the reservoir, not the pressure hose.
 
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