1996 GMC C1500 Power Steering Pressure hoses

1996 GMC C1500

220,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

HUGHROCK10

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How do I tell which hose is which on of the 2 pressure hoses for my power steering. The one I have that is leaking is the one tht goes down under the other one when connecting to the Power Steering pump and it comes up high in the open area above the pump. Just want to make sure i buy the correct part and I cannot find a drawing that will show me, the book I have just tells me to replace it, not much help.

Sep 28, 2010 at 6:36 AM

WRENCHTECH

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Does your truck have a hydroboost?

Sep 28, 2010 at 7:09 AM

HUGHROCK10

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That is what I am not sure on, how do I tell, what is the hydrobooster and where is it located, the hose goes directly from the bottom of the pump and up and into the top of the steering column.

Sep 28, 2010 at 7:22 AM

WRENCHTECH

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Do you have a big round vacuum booster for the brakes or a hydraulic unit with hoses going into it.

Sep 28, 2010 at 7:34 AM

HUGHROCK10

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I have a big round power booster for my brakes

Sep 30, 2010 at 9:43 AM

WRENCHTECH

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OK, then you only have 2 hoses. The high pressure will have obvious high pressure hose with metal ends crimped on and never use hose clamps. The return is low pressure and usually just rubber fuel line held on to the pump with clamps,

Sep 30, 2010 at 9:47 AM

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