Power Steering Pressure Hose -- How Difficult?

[Glisella]

That's encouraging. My biggest fear is getting stuck in the middle of the job and then my vehicle is stuck in my garage. Did you go with OEM hose? Did you replace the return hose too or just the pressure hose? Any other tips?

I went with Duralast because I wanted to do the job that day and that was all AutoZone has in stock. It was 44.99, part number 80617, unsure if that is just AutoZone number or Duralast part number. If I could wait I would order the AC Delco just because I try to keep to OEM. No other tips, I was timid about it but it was pretty straight forward. Have a catch pan and new fluid as you'll lose your old stuff when you unscrew.

 

[Glisella]

That's encouraging. My biggest fear is getting stuck in the middle of the job and then my vehicle is stuck in my garage. Did you go with OEM hose? Did you replace the return hose too or just the pressure hose? Any other tips?

And I didn't do the return but if I could go back I would. Simply for the fact that if I need to replace it in future I'd have to get dirty and lose fluid all over again. I'd imagine it's just as easy.

 

[KATfishing]

And I didn't do the return but if I could go back I would. Simply for the fact that if I need to replace it in future I'd have to get dirty and lose fluid all over again. I'd imagine it's just as easy.

Did you use line wrenches? Did you put the vehicle on jack stands or was there enough clearance with a creeper? How long did it take you? Sorry for the questions... think I'll give it a shot. Thank you!

 

[Glisella]

Did you use line wrenches? Did you put the vehicle on jack stands or was there enough clearance with a creeper? How long did it take you? Sorry for the questions... think I'll give it a shot. Thank you!

I used my normal Craftsman combination wrenches, line wrenches would probably male the job a little easier I'd imagine. No stands, was able to get the top connection off/on by standing on ground and reaching in and was able to lay under truck without it jacked up. I also was able to reach the bottom connection from the top too, but depending how much leverage you might need to go under. Took me under an hour and that includes wiping everything down real good before I installed new line.

 

[KATfishing]

I used my normal Craftsman combination wrenches, line wrenches would probably male the job a little easier I'd imagine. No stands, was able to get the top connection off/on by standing on ground and reaching in and was able to lay under truck without it jacked up. I also was able to reach the bottom connection from the top too, but depending how much leverage you might need to go under. Took me under an hour and that includes wiping everything down real good before I installed new line.

Good info! I know power steering fluid is pretty corrosive. Did you just wipe everything down after it drained to the pan? I'm probably way overthinking this... just need to do it.

 

[Glisella]

Good info! I know power steering fluid is pretty corrosive. Did you just wipe everything down after it drained to the pan? I'm probably way overthinking this... just need to do it.

Yup just wiped down good, installed new hose and filled up with fresh fluid.