power steering pressure line

[Lperezluna]

ok so i have to change my pressure line but ive looked at the manual an it doesnt have any info on how to change it. I know its just two connections but how do i get to the one by the steering box?

 

[chris2523]

i dropped the k member because i had the car on jackstands already because i was replacing the transmission. made it super easy.
otherwise, you're going to have to unbolt the rack and drop it a bit.

 

[Lperezluna]

ok thanks chris.

 

[Icarus]

A tip if our not replacing the L shaped line at the rack the hose attaches to. Make sure to use a back up wrench on that fitting so you don't bend it as well

 

[beerdog]

IS there a trick or technique ot getting a wrench on the fitting at the power steering pump? I am reconencting it and I just cant get a wrench on it. I thought of removingt he pump to do it but then the fitting blocks the mounting bolt hole.

 

[Icarus]

Yes, drop/tilt the rack forward like chris mentioned above Using stubby wrenches will help too...

 

[98lincmk7lsc]

I used a crow's foot. I hate that fitting. It's really hard to get to. I need to replace the seal on it since I didn't last time.

 

[chris2523]

IS there a trick or technique ot getting a wrench on the fitting at the power steering pump? I am reconencting it and I just cant get a wrench on it. I thought of removingt he pump to do it but then the fitting blocks the mounting bolt hole.

it sucks sucks sucks. lol. the whole thing. not enough room. i did the whole thing with like a 1/6th of a turn. ugh. don't wanna do that again soon.

I used a crow's foot. I hate that fitting. It's really hard to get to. I need to replace the seal on it since I didn't last time.

i think i did that as well.. can't remember.

 

[dnsherrill]

I used a crow's foot. I hate that fitting. It's really hard to get to. I need to replace the seal on it since I didn't last time.

is this the one you're talking about?

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mine appears to have a slow leak here, the previous owner said he had the PS pump either replaced or serviced, can't remember... maybe I just need to tighten it s chink or two

 

[JDS353]

one of the fittings is a swivel so it won't tighten solid . as I call them sobs also going to replace the lines on the 97 with shorter hoses and reroute them.

 

[dnsherrill]

eh the one they're referring to above is attached to the LH side of the rack, looks to be a bear indeed...the one in my pic is easier to access for sure