Where is this power steering leak on my 97 Tahoe 5.7L coming from? (Video)

[1997TahoeFix]

I have a very aggressive and sudden power steering leak. I filled it back up and power steering was restored! I drove down the street and back (<5 min) and it all leaked out again. No power steering again. I can see where it's dripping down but it's difficult to see where it's emanating from. Check the video and tell me what you think:

Any thoughts? I sure hope it's just one of these hoses leaking and not something more substantial. Thanks guys.

 

[OR VietVet]

Two things, either have someone turn the wheel left and right and look for where the fluid pushes out at or degrease the whole area and dry and then look for the fresh fluid moisture after a drive. Pretty easy, really.

 

[YukonGTmaster]

Most commonly it’s the pressure line/hose. I’ve replaced 2 on my 97.

 

[1997TahoeFix]

Out with the old, in with the new!
No surprise, it was the high pressure hose. It was tricky getting that crazy-shaped hose connected on both ends. Nobody online can tell if they use 5/8th or 16mm. I just used an adjustable crescent wrench and crammed my long arms up in there from beneath the car.

No more leaks and I can steer again!

 

[drakon543]

just hope you never have to replace the pump and if you do spend the extra and try to find one with a new pulley on it already.

 

[OR VietVet]

A set of standard and metric crowsfeet line wrench tools can be very handy when you need them: https://www.ebay.com/p/1720475225?iid=333239598272